Source: CCTV News Client
On July 2, local time, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK said in response to reporters' questions about the British National (Overseas) passport that the UK had exchanged memorandums with China and clearly promised not to grant Hong Kong Chinese citizens holding British National (Overseas) passports the right to reside in the UK. In the "Interpretation on Several Issues Implementing the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China clearly pointed out that all Chinese compatriots in , regardless of whether they hold "British Nationality (Overseas) Passport" or "British National (Overseas) Passport", are Chinese citizens.
If the British side insists on unilaterally changing the relevant practices, it will not only violate its own position and commitment, but also violate international law and basic norms of international relations. We firmly oppose this and reserve the right to take corresponding measures. China urges the UK to view the legislation on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, respect China's position and concerns, and not interfere in Hong Kong affairs in any way. (Reporter Hou Maohua of the General Station)
△ My embassy in the UK answers questions from reporters about the British national overseas passport
