Bangladesh, March 3 -- In a diplomatic showdown echoing longstanding tensions between China and the United States, Beijing has once again condemned Washingtons interference in Hong Kong affairs. The latest point of contention revolves around Chinas proposed Article 23 legislation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), a move that has drawn sharp criticism from US officials. As tensions simmer, Chinas assertions of sovereignty clash with American concerns over potential violations of civil liberties and the erosion of Hong Kongs autonomy.

US State Departments recent statement raised alarms over the implications of the Article 23 legislation on American citizens, investments, and businesses operating in Hong Kong. Of parti...