China has accused New Zealand&nbsp;"gross interference in China's internal affairs" and ''serious violation of international law'' after it suspended&nbsp;its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

According to statement by a spokesperson of the&nbsp;Chinese embassy in Wellington,&nbsp;"The New Zealand government's decision is a serious violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations. It is a gross interference in China's internal affairs. The Chinese side has lodged its grave concern and strong opposition," the embassy said in a statement.

"Hong Kong affairs are entirely China's internal affairs, and allow no foreign interference.''

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Earlier,&nbsp;New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters had&nbsp;announced the suspension saying "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China".

The country took this step despite risking the ire of Wellington's largest trading partner.&nbsp;

Canada, Britain and Australia, who are New Zealand's partners in the so-called "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance have taken similar action. The United States has given a hint of doing the same in the coming weeks.&nbsp;

Critics view this new security law as an erosion of civil liberties and human rights in the financial hub, which has been semi-autonomous from China since its handover from Britain in 1997.

China has accused New Zealand "gross interference in China's internal affairs" and ''serious violation of international law'' after it suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

China has accused New Zealand "gross interference in China's internal affairs" and ''serious violation of international law'' after it suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. According to statement by a spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in Wellington, "The New Zealand government's decision is a serious violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations. It is a gross interference in China's internal affairs. The Chinese side has lodged its grave concern and strong opposition," the embassy said in a statement. "Hong Kong affairs are entirely China's internal affairs, and allow no foreign interference.'' Also read: New Zealand suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong Earlier, New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters had announced the suspension saying "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China". The country took this step despite risking the ire of Wellington's largest trading partner. Canada, Britain and Australia, who are New Zealand's partners in the so-called "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance have taken similar action. The United States has given a hint of doing the same in the coming weeks. Critics view this new security law as an erosion of civil liberties and human rights in the financial hub, which has been semi-autonomous from China since its handover from Britain in 1997.

China accuses New Zealand of violating international law over Hong Kong move

China&nbsp;on Tuesday&nbsp;warned of "consequences" after Britain suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in protest at a controversial new security law in the territory.

A Tuesday statement on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Britain criticized the suspension of the treaty and said "the UK side has gone even further down the wrong road".

"China urges the UK side to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, which are China's internal affairs," the statement said, adding that China "strongly condemns and firmly opposes this".

"The UK will bear the consequences if it insists on going down the wrong road."

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Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin made the remarks during a daily media briefing, adding that Britain's moves violated international law and norms and China firmly opposes and reserves the right to react. Hong Kong returned to China in 1997.

Earlier, Britain had&nbsp;suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in protest at a controversial new security law in the territory.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the widely expected move in parliament, despite Chinese warnings that Britain was making a grave foreign policy error and risked reprisals.

He also announced an extension to Hong Kong of an arms embargo of "potentially lethal weapons" already in force against mainland China for the last three decades.

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Diplomatic ties between London and Beijing have been frayed by the security law, which Western powers see as an erosion on civil liberties and human rights in the financial hub.

Britain's extradition treaty suspension follows similar tough action against China by the United States, Canada and Australia.

Beijing has accused London of being a puppet to US foreign policy over Huawei, after Washington slapped sanctions on the Chinese firm's access to US chips vital to its 5G networks.

The United States believes the private firm is a front for the Chinese state, and that the use of its technology could imperil intelligence sharing, charges that the company denies.

The issue is likely to loom large during US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to London on Tuesday.

China on Tuesday warned of "consequences" after Britain suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in protest at a controversial new security law in the territory.

China on Tuesday warned of "consequences" after Britain suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in protest at a controversial new security law in the territory. A Tuesday statement on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Britain criticized the suspension of the treaty and said "the UK side has gone even further down the wrong road". "China urges the UK side to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, which are China's internal affairs," the statement said, adding that China "strongly condemns and firmly opposes this". "The UK will bear the consequences if it insists on going down the wrong road." Also read: Britain rejects China's criticism of 'gross interference' over Hong Kong Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin made the remarks during a daily media briefing, adding that Britain's moves violated international law and norms and China firmly opposes and reserves the right to react. Hong Kong returned to China in 1997. Earlier, Britain had suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in protest at a controversial new security law in the territory. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the widely expected move in parliament, despite Chinese warnings that Britain was making a grave foreign policy error and risked reprisals. He also announced an extension to Hong Kong of an arms embargo of "potentially lethal weapons" already in force against mainland China for the last three decades. Also see: How US-China relationship took a turn for the worse Diplomatic ties between London and Beijing have been frayed by the security law, which Western powers see as an erosion on civil liberties and human rights in the financial hub. Britain's extradition treaty suspension follows similar tough action against China by the United States, Canada and Australia. Beijing has accused London of being a puppet to US foreign policy over Huawei, after Washington slapped sanctions on the Chinese firm's access to US chips vital to its 5G networks. The United States believes the private firm is a front for the Chinese state, and that the use of its technology could imperil intelligence sharing, charges that the company denies. The issue is likely to loom large during US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to London on Tuesday.

China threatens 'consequences' after UK suspends Hong Kong treaty

The United Kingdom on Monday will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong over the introduction of draconian security law by the Chinese administration.&nbsp;

The move is set to further damage relations between London and Beijing, which became tensed due to a host of measures, including China's respose to the coronavirus crisis and Huawei among others.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would announce late on Monday changes with regards to the security law, but did not give specific details of the measures.&nbsp;

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"We've got to have a calibrated response and we're going to be tough on some things, but also are going to continue to engage," the British PM told reporters.

As per the extradition treaty which is in place for more than 30 years, a Hong Kong crime suspect in Britain would be handed over to Hong Kong and vice versa.

However, Britian fears that China will take advantage of this treaty after bringing the security law, which means a Hong Kong suspect could be sent to China.&nbsp;

Earlier, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin asked Britain to "stop going further down the wrong path", when asked about the suspension of the treaty.&nbsp;

London says the security law compromises with the guarantees of freedoms, including an independent judiciary that are a part of much democratic Hong Kong.&nbsp;

 
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The United Kingdom on Monday will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong over the introduction of draconian security law by the Chinese administration. The move is set to further damage relations between London and Beijing, which became tensed due to a host of measures, including China's respose to the coronavirus crisis and Huawei among others.

The United Kingdom on Monday will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong over the introduction of draconian security law by the Chinese administration. The move is set to further damage relations between London and Beijing, which became tensed due to a host of measures, including China's respose to the coronavirus crisis and Huawei among others. Also read | Hong Kong security law sends jitters through city's feisty press Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would announce late on Monday changes with regards to the security law, but did not give specific details of the measures. Also read | Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong to protest China security law "We've got to have a calibrated response and we're going to be tough on some things, but also are going to continue to engage," the British PM told reporters. As per the extradition treaty which is in place for more than 30 years, a Hong Kong crime suspect in Britain would be handed over to Hong Kong and vice versa. However, Britian fears that China will take advantage of this treaty after bringing the security law, which means a Hong Kong suspect could be sent to China. Earlier, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin asked Britain to "stop going further down the wrong path", when asked about the suspension of the treaty. London says the security law compromises with the guarantees of freedoms, including an independent judiciary that are a part of much democratic Hong Kong.

Boris Johnson says 'tough' actions as UK set to suspend extradition treaty