During the last few weeks we have noted with concern the succession of violent demonstrations and acts of vandalism in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, encouraged from abroad, attempting to disturb the political, economic and social order and create insecurity in the People’s Republic of China.
Hon Kong’s return to the Chinese sovereignty in 1997 was an act of historical justice and an expression of the peaceful spirit of the People’s Republic of China, despite having been victim of the imposition of unequal treaties by imperialist powers.
Ever since then, while holding the current status, Hong Kong has been an inseparable part of the People’s Republic of China and has managed to achieve a sound development with stability and economic prosperity, based on the successful implementation of the “One China” and “one country, two systems” principles.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the interference in the internal affairs of China and rejects any attempt to harm the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the People’s Republic of China.
Cuba supports the efforts made by the central government of Beijing and the authorities of Hong Kong to reverse that situation, preserve peace and re-establish stability.
We are fully confident in the capacity and wisdom of the Chinese authorities to put an end to these destabilization events and return to normalcy.
Havana, September 5, 2019.