In response to media questions, a spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said, "Australia has a substantial stake in Hong Kong's success, home to our biggest community and largest commercial presence in Asia.
Ephendula imibuzo yabezindaba, okhulumela uMnyango Wezangaphandle kanye Nezohwebo uthe, "I-Australia ineqhaza elibonakalayo empumelelweni yaseHong Kong, ikhaya lomphakathi wethu omkhulu kanye nobukhona obukhulu kwezentengiselwano e-Asia.