China says Five Eyes alliance will be 'poked and blinded' over Hong Kong stance


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Foreign ministry rejects calls by western security grouping to reinstate ousted pro-democracy lawmakers. China has rejected criticism by the Five Eyes alliance of its Hong Kong policy, saying it “should face up to the reality” that the former British colony has been returned to China. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian was responding to a statement on Hong Kong issued by the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand , which together make up an intelligence partnership known as the Five Eyes. “No matter if they have five eyes or 10 eyes, if they dare to harm China’s sovereignty, security and...