Hong Kong’s leader has criticized the 'double standards' of foreign governments over national security.
Lam said if any countries imposed sanctions or made moves to affect trading relations, they would only be “hurting their own interests.” She went on to highlight the U.S. trade surplus with Hong Kong.“Foreign governments have been responding a high-profile manner, some have threatened certain actions, and I can only say that they are adopting double standards,” Lam said.
She said that the government was deciding on whether to extend social distancing measures that are still in place in the city until June 4. Currently, there is a ban on public gatherings of more than eight people.Get all the day's most vital news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning.
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