China warns Britain interfering in Hong Kong will 'backfire'

Pro-Democracy protestors. [Courtesy AFP]

China warned Britain on Wednesday that interfering in Hong Kong will backfire after the former colonial power vowed to give sanctuary to locals who may flee the city if a controversial security law is passed.

The United States and Britain have enraged Beijing with their criticism of planned national security legislation that critics fear would destroy the semi-autonomous city's limited freedoms.