Wang also urged the Hong Kong government to draft anti-subversion legislation that could be used to curb press coverage of statements in support of Taiwan's independence.
China considers Taiwan a renegade province, and has threatened war if Taipei declares independence.
We urge Your Excellency to uphold Beijing's pledge to respect Hong Kong's autonomy, and to guarantee publicly that Hong Kong's media will not be subject to official interference from Beijing. We thank you for your attention to this matter, and await your response.