LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it would continue to defend its position over Hong Kong after Beijing accused the UK of interfering in China's internal affairs.
Earlier this month Britain urged the Hong Kong government to "pause and reflect" on an extradition bill that has sparked widespread protests in its former colony. On Tuesday it banned sales of crowd-control equipment to Hong Kong after police clashed with demonstrators.
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