Chinese Embassy criticises France, EU's reaction to Hong Kong protests

China’s Embassy situated in Paris has criticised French and European reaction to Anti-government protests in Hong Kong. Embassy called  reaction hypocritical. Furrmore, Chinese Embassy asked France to show China a little empathy and kindness after it experienced its own violent demonstrations with Yellow Vest protests.

'Hypocritical reactions'

China embassy stated on its official website that y express ir deep dissatisfaction and profound contempt for hypocrisy of European statement on Hong Kong. y furr commented on darkness of intentions of some vis-à-vis China. 

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former British colony of Hong Kong has been rocked by months of anti-government protests. On being asked about ir thoughts on Chinese government using real bullets against demonstrators, France's Foreign Ministry referred to a statement from European Union. That statement called on authorities to show restraint, a proportionate response to protests and to focus on a political dialogue to defuse tensions. French officials have sought to keep official reaction under rar in recent weeks to avoid worsening situations with China before President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a four-day visit re. 

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A rare statement 

blunt statement me by embassy sought to outline efforts by authorities to resolve crisis and described October 1 protests during which live rounds were used as an attempt to destabilise central government.  embassy also stated that European Union has publicly glorified protester’s abuses and has flouted Hong Kong police's self-defence measures to defend ir lives against ir aggressors.

It said France should show solidarity, given its police force h also experienced violent protests and been under constant criticism and insults from a 'malicious fringe' of people. "In se circumstances, we showed empathy for France. We would like it to show today same spirit towards us," embassy said in its statement. 

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(with inputs from ncies)