The Chinese national flag and the flag of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region float over the Golden Bauhinia Square, Aug. 5, 2019. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaochu)

China told Canada to stop irresponsible remarks after Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland made comments on Hong Kong affairs.

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday told Canada to stop irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong affairs to avoid further damage to bilateral ties.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made the remarks at a press briefing in response to a question regarding Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland's recent comments over Hong Kong.

The Canadian side has repeatedly made irresponsible comments on Hong Kong affairs, ignoring China's solemn position, international law and the basic norms of international relations, he said. "China is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposes such moves."

Hong Kong affairs are entirely China's internal affairs that brook no interference from any country, organization or individual, he said, adding that any plots aimed at instigating chaos in Hong Kong to undermine its prosperity and stability will never succeed.

China demands Canada stop and make deep reflections of its wrongdoings and act prudently concerning the Hong Kong issue, Geng said, warning that otherwise, China-Canada relations may be further damaged.