The United States has nominated the "behind-the-scenes troublemaker" to be the "Consul General in Hong Kong," just met with Wang Yi, and then wants to provoke?

On July 11, the Hong Kong South China Morning Post cited sources saying that the United States plans to appoint career diplomat Julie Ede (Chinese name Yizhuli) as the U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong. Her appointment has been submitted to China and is awaiting approval.

Julie has been a diplomat for over 20 years, having worked in several Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq, and Israel, and also served in the Shanghai Consulate. During the 2019 Hong Kong riots, she was the head of the political department at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and was photographed meeting secretly with pro-riot figures like Wong Chi-fung and Luo Guancong at a hotel, apparently providing "guidance."

Therefore, CCTV, the Ta Kung Pao, and other media have publicly criticized her as an "expert in subversion" and a "behind-the-scenes troublemaker." The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong also issued a statement criticizing her without naming her and held serious negotiations with high-ranking officials of the U.S. Consulate.

Later, although the U.S. Department of State claimed that Julie also met with pro-establishment legislators and business representatives on the same day, she was still transferred to Turkey as Consul General. Now, after Rubio just met with Wang Yi, he is turning around to appoint this "behind-the-scenes troublemaker" as Consul General, which may indicate another attempt by them to provoke and cause trouble in Hong Kong.

However, the Hong Kong Ming Pao reported that it is said that Julie's appointment had already been submitted, but Beijing has not yet approved it, so there is still room for change. Also, Hong Kong think tank experts said that with activities such as the Shandong aircraft carrier group visiting Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong National Security Law becoming more deeply rooted, the patriotism of Hong Kong people is continuously rising. Even if Julie becomes the Consul General, it is likely that no establishment legislators will want to meet her, and she will face great difficulties in carrying out her work in Hong Kong.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1837427184860484/

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