China’s official spokesperson has responded to US criticism over its controversial security bill in Hong Kong by quoting George Floyd, the African American man whose death at the hands of a white police officer has sparked protests and looting in major cities across the US.

Protesters face off with police outside the White House in Washington, DC, early on May 30, 2020 during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. (AFP)
Clashes in US, criticism of China internationally