China rejects criticism from UK and allies over Hong Kong

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian (AP)

China has hit back aggressively at the latest criticism of its Hong Kong policy from the UK and its allies.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian responded to a statement on Hong Kong issued by the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand – also known as the Five Eyes alliance – which expressed “serious concern” after Beijing ordered the expulsion of four opposition MPs from the Hong Kong parliament.