It reportedly said, "If you went to prom with me, it would take my breath away."Ī California high school is reportedly facing backlash over a racist promposal that included a picture of George Floyd. Parents told NBC Los Angeles that the invite included a photo of George Floyd. Stock photo/Getty ImagesĪ California high school is facing backlash from parents regarding an offensive promposal. The Twitter account of the Global Times has also published clips from the US protests, including one of a police vehicle ramming into protesters in New York city.A close-up of a corsage on a girl's wrist. I hope that Americans notice Beijing’s restraint.” “The Chinese government has not shown any support for the riots in the US. He said Chinese people believed the US unrest was retribution for US government support for Hong Kong. In another tweet he said both protests defied the law, subverted order, and were destructive, but that Hong Kong’s were seen as justified by the US, while those in the US were unjust. Negotiate with them, just like you urged Beijing to talk to Hong Kong rioters.” “Go to talk to the demonstrators seriously. “Mr President, don’t go hide behind the secret service,” said Hu.
#DONALD TRUMP MOCKS GEORGE FLOYD SERIES#
In a series of tweets and editorials over the weekend, Hu and his paper accused the US of hypocrisy. Vicious HK rioters obviously are mastermind of violent protests across the US😡- Hu Xijin 胡锡进 May 31, 2020
Attacking police stations, smashing shops,blocking roads, breaking public facilities, these are all routine in their protests. I highly suspect that Hong Kong rioters have infiltrated American states. “I highly suspect that Hong Kong rioters have infiltrated American states,” he wrote, earning him accusations of peddling conspiracy theories. On Sunday, Hu said Hong Kong protesters were “obviously” behind the American demonstrations. “US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi once called the violent protests in Hong Kong ‘a beautiful sight to behold.’… US politicians now can enjoy this sight from their own windows,” Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of nationalist tabloid Global Times, wrote on Saturday.Ĭhina has often highlighted problems in the US to hit back against criticisms of its own human rights record, including treatment of minorities or most recently its handling of protesters in Hong Kong.īeijing has repeatedly blamed “foreign forces”, including the US for inciting and driving the Hong Kong protests. State media has also revelled in the scenes of unrest unfolding in the US. “Why US denies China’s right to restore peace and order in HK while brutally dispersing crowds at home?” said Dmitry Polyanskiy. Zhao also retweeted numerous comments and reports on the protests, including from Russia’s deputy representative to the UN, accusing the US of double standards. "I can't breathe." /UXHgXMT0lk- Hua Chunying 华春莹 May 30, 2020 On Sunday China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying posted “I can’t breathe” – Floyd’s last words – to Twitter, with a screenshot of her American counterpart criticising China’s crackdown on Hong Kong. Zhao also threatened “counter-attacks” on the US for continued retaliatory measures over China’s increased control over Hong Kong, which include reversing Hong Kong’s special customs status. “The death of George Floyd reflects the severity of racial discrimination and police brutality in the US,” said Zhao. The US administration has been vocal in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, particularly since Beijing’s declaration it would impose national security laws on the semi-autonomous region.Īfter days of chaotic scenes in the US, China has jumped to criticise the American government.Īt a press conference on Monday, foreign ministry spokesman, Lijian Zhao urged the US to eliminate racial discrimination and protect the lawful rights of minorities, according to state-backed media, CGTN. The US protests follow almost a year of highly visible and significant pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong, where police are also repeatedly accused of using excessive force.
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