OREANDA-NEWS. The Chinese authorities will take decisive steps in response to the actions of the British government against China and Hong Kong, which followed the adoption of the national security law in this special administrative region.

This statement was published on July 21 by the Chinese Embassy in London. “Recently, the British side has repeatedly made statements about Hong Kong, interfering in China’s internal affairs,” the document says. “The People’s Republic of China will definitely take decisive countermeasures in response to such actions.” It is specified that Beijing will toughly defend its sovereignty and national interests. “We insist that the UK completely stop interfering in the internal political issues of our country. There is no need to aggravate the situation with new mistakes, otherwise London will have to reap the consequences of what has been done,” the message adds.

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab declared on Monday that London is suspending the extradition agreement with Hong Kong for an indefinite period. He also said that the United Kingdom will introduce an arms embargo on this territory.