Philippines: Hong Kong affairs "purely a Chinese matter"


MANILA, (Xinhua/ANN): Philippine Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (pic) on Tuesday (June 2) said Hong Kong affairs are "purely a Chinese matter," adding that the Philippine government hopes Hong Kong's stability and prosperity will continue.

Hong Kong affairs are "purely a Chinese matter," Roque told Xinhua in a virtual news conference, saying, "We respect the exercise of China's sovereignty over Hong Kong."

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