This was driven by Taiwan’s “interference” to Hong Kong’s affairs.
The Hong Kong government has temporarily suspended the operations of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade & Cultural Office in Taiwan (HKETCO) for its interference.
“Taiwan’s series of actions in recent years has severely damaged Hong Kong-Taiwan relations, gradually jeopardising the operating environment for the HKETCO in Taiwan,” a spokesman said.
“As the HKETCO could hardly fulfil its founding purpose, and to protect the safety and rights of its Hong Kong staff members, the Government of the HKSAR has eventually decided to temporarily suspend the operations of the HKETCO.”
Amongst the actions of Taiwan that led to the suspension, as cited by the Hong Kong government, were its interference through the “Hong Kong Aid Project” and the unilateral establishment of the Taiwan-Hong Kong Office for Exchanges and Services.
The unit, which was under the Taiwan-Hong Kong Economic and Cultural CO-operation Council (THEC), offered assistance to protesters in Hong Kong.
The provocative acts of Taiwan are inconsistent with the goal of the ECCPC (Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Promotion Council) and the THEC, which is to promote exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and Taiwan,” the spokesman said.
“The Government of the HKSAR expresses utmost regret over Taiwan’s actions.” Hong Kong staff members based in Taiwan have already returned to Hong Kong.
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