China Bristles At Criticism Of Hong Kong Restrictions.

Reports on Chinese foreign minister Li Zhaoxing's strong reaction to criticisms from the United States and Great Britain about restrictions it is imposing on democracy in Hong Kong, China. China's claim that the two countries were holding China to a double standard after ignoring the lack of democracy in Hong Kong during British rule; Increase in the number of directly elected members in the Hong Kong Legislative Council since 1991.