The Chinese Community in Ghana has asked the Western Media organizations to stop flaming passions with their misleading reports on Hong Kong impasse.
The group lamented that “no secession, no violence” in Hong Kong and blame the Western Media including BBC and CNN for misleading the world on recent impasse in Hong Kong.
The Chinese groups, which include traders, diplomatic and servicemen and women stage a rally in Tema to register their displeasure over the demonstration in Hong Kong and called for an end to the violence.
Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Shi Ting WANG, addressing the media, did not hide his disappointment about how BBC, CNN and other Western Media giants have being selective in their reportage on Hong Kong at a press conference organized by the group after the rally.
Mr. Ting Wang whiles calling on the Western Media to report the true events of what is happening in Hong Kong, he also appealed to the protesters to put an end to the protest and the violence.
Ambassador Wang stated emphatically that the Chinese Community in Ghana supports the Chinese Government’s “One China, Two Systems” policy.
He maintained that the Chinese in Ghana and the rest of the world will not allow anyone to challenge “One Country Two Systems.”
Ambassador Wang urged that “the foreign forces must stop interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs.”
He alleged that “evidence shows that the situation in Hong Kong would not have deteriorated so much, had it not been for the interference and incitement of foreign forces.”
“I want to reiterate here that Hong Kong is part of China; no foreign country should interfere in Hong Kong affairs.” Ambassador Wang warned.
History of Hong Kong; HK Return to China
The British invaded China and occupied Hong Kong for about 170 years. Hong Kong became a colony since then.
Hong Kong’s return to motherland 22 years ago, and the Chinese government has effectively implemented the policy of “one country, two systems”, “and Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong” and has granted a high degree of autonomy to Hong Kong, in accordance with the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China and the Hong Kong Basic Law.
He noted that Hong Kong has maintained prosperous and stable all through these years and has even been recognized as the freest economy in the world.
Hong Kong has also successfully resisted to the Asia financial crisis and the international financial crisis, according to him.
“Hong Kong is an inalienable part of China since history,” he said.
For the past two months, violent demonstrations and riots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China have attracted global attention.
According to the Ambassador, preserving Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability is not only in the interest of all the Chinese people, including Hong Kong people, but is also in the interests of the international community, including Ghana.
“This is precisely the objective of today’s gathering which is organized by the Council for the Peaceful Reunification of China in Ghana, together with the representatives from all the Chinese associations, Chinese enterprises and business community in Ghana to voice out our support and concern,” he said.
He disclosed that unremitting efforts have been made by the Chinese Central Government and the HKSAR Government.
At the same time, according to him, some international media and people were disregarding the facts or making what is called “Selective Blindness” and spreading irresponsible remarks.
The Ambassador lamented that “they are also preventing the international community to understand objectively Hong Kong’s violent and illegal activities.”
Problem in Hong Kong
The problem in Hong Kong started with the HKSAR Government intention to revise the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance (Extradition Bill) between China, Macau and Taiwan, and later announced that the revision will be stopped but the violence did not stop.
Instead, he revealed, the extremist militants attacked the Hong Kong Legislative Council and intensified their efforts to publicly deface the national emblem, insult the national flag, and arson attacks to Hong Kong police.
He added that they even attacked the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Police station, blocked Hong Kong subway, airport and public transportation.
“These are far beyond the scope of freedom of assembly and demonstration,” Ambassador Wang opined.
“Even the signs of terrorism have seriously arisen,” he said.
“This has not only affected the normal life of the Hong Kong people but also has openly challenged the bottom line of the “one country, two systems” principle and the authority of the central government.”
“Which sovereign country and responsible government in the world can impassively watch this and do nothing? He quizzed.
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Source: Sammy Agyei/Frontpageghana.com/Ghana
