US Rejects Beijing’s ‘Four Don’ts’ Demand for Hong Kong Consul

Washington says its diplomats will continue engaging freely in support of U.S. interests.

A security guard stands outside the U.S. consulate general building in Hong Kong on Sept. 12, 2020. Dale De La Rey/AFP via Getty Images

The United States has dismissed demands that its newly appointed diplomat to Hong Kong toe the line on what Beijing calls colluding with “anti-China forces” and “interfering with national security cases”.

The demands, called the “four don’ts requirements,” were made to Julie Eadeh, U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong, who arrived in the city in August.