The Chinese government will never allow any external forces to interfere in Hong Kong affairs or disturb Hong Kong, the Chinese foreign ministry reiterated on Friday.

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Spokesperson Hua Chunying made her remarks at a press briefing when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments on Hong Kong.

Saying Hong Kong is part of China, Trump on Thursday told reporters that China would deal with the riots in Hong Kong by itself, and the U.S. does not need to make suggestions.

Hua noted President Trump was right for at least two points. First, what is happening in Hong Kong are riots. Second, Hong Kong is part of China.

The Chinese government's position on Hong Kong related issues is clear: Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs, the spokeswoman said.

She added that China strictly demands that the U.S. and other Western countries abide by the basic norms of international law and international relations, abide by their commitments not to interfere in Hong Kong affairs, stop supporting violent activities and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs in any form.