Chinese Consulate removes Foster and O’Neill claim relating to Hong Kong

Last month's teleconference between NI's first and deputy minister with Chinese consul general

A report from the Chinese authorities claiming Stormont’s leaders said they respected new security laws in Hong Kong has been amended to remove the controversial statement.

The comments were initially attributed to First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill during a teleconference with Chinese consul general in Belfast Madame Zhang Meifang last month.