The U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong condemned the Hong Kong government after Hong Kong schools were allegedly warned against attending U.S. Independence Day celebrations.
“We condemn the Hong Kong government’s repression of U.S. Independence Day celebrations and interference in U.S. consulate-hosted events. Its attempts to characterize these activities as ‘unlawful’ only further reveal its insecurity and fear of freedom,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Consulate said.
The spokesperson said U.S. embassies and consulates around the world host events every year to celebrate Independence Day, and that the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau will host a private reception in Hong Kong this year to deepen the “longstanding friendship between the people in Hong Kong and the United States.”…
US Condemns Hong Kong’s Alleged Repression of Schools Celebrating US Independence Day
