China said on Monday U.S. attempts to harm Chinese interests will be met with firm countermeasures, criticizing a U.S. decision to begin ending special treatment for Hong Kong.

China’s parliament last week voted to move forward with imposing national security legislation on Hong Kong.
President Donald Trump ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China firmly opposed the U.S. steps.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, “Any words or actions by the U.S. that harm China’s interests will meet with China’s firm counterattack.”