China's foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian who spoke to newsmen said the protest which is hinged on racism and police violence has exposed Washington's ''double standards'' in supporting Hong Kong's protesters.

The US has been vocal in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, particularly since Beijing’s declaration of imposing national security laws on the semi-autonomous region.

Zhao said; 

"Black people's lives are also lives. Their human rights must also be guaranteed. 

"Racism against ethnic minorities in the US is a chronic disease of American society.

"The current situation reflects once more the severity of the problems of racism and police violence in the US."

The foreign ministry spokesperson also pointed out that the US government had described Hong Kong independence and black violence elements as heroes and activists, while calling people who protest against racism 'rioters'. 

Zhao added; 

"Why does the US lionize the so-called Hong Kong independence and black violence elements as heroes and activists, while calling people who protest against racism 'rioters'?"

He also threatened “counter-attacks” on the US for continued retaliatory measures over China’s increased control over Hong Kong, which include reversing Hong Kong’s special customs status.

Other Chinese officials and state media have also seized on news of the protests sweeping the US, which they compared to the widespread unrest to the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. 

On Sunday China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying posted “I can’t breathe” (Floyd’s last words) on Twitter, with a screenshot of her American counterpart criticising China’s crackdown on Hong Kong