Hong Kong people have the wisdom to settle the constitutional development issue internally and do not need outside interference.
Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam made the statement today, saying constitutional development is an internal affair of China and Hong Kong, and foreign governments and parliaments should respect the city’s position.
His reaction was to US lawmakers who are urging their government to ensure Hong Kong’s autonomy before granting trade and economic privileges to the city.
He discouraged the move, saying it will affect the daily lives of Hong Kong people.
He said he is cautiously optimistic the Government can garner the support of pan-democratic lawmakers for its reform package, urging them to consider the views of the whole community.
