MANILA: Former Philippine foreign minister Albert del Rosario, a critic of Beijing's claims to the disputed South China Sea, was denied entry to Hong Kong on Friday and deported, his lawyer said.
Although Hong Kong was returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997, it is still administered separately under an arrangement known as"One country, two systems". In March, del Rosario filed a complaint against Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the International Criminal Court, alleging"crimes against humanity" over the supposed environmental fallout of Beijing's activities in the disputed waters.Hong Kong immigration authorities briefly held another Philippine critic of China, former Supreme Court justice and special anti-graft prosecutor Conchita Carpio Morales on May 21 when she made a private visit to the territory with her family.
The former foreign secretary, who served under previous Philippine president Benigno Aquino, accused airport immigration authorities of acting"in violation of the Vienna Convention" on diplomatic privileges.
Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »