Officials in Beijing are distancing themselves from the issue of National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden<br/> <br />During a regular foreign ministry briefing on Thursday, the spokesperson told reporters, sorry, but we have no information on this right now.<br/> <br />But they may have some later. Since relocating to Hong Kong after his tell all revelation about the U.S. government's secret phone and internet data monitoring program- Snowden has spoken to the English language newspaper the South China Morning Post.<br/> <br />During an interview Snowden said he would fight extradition charges in court should the U.S. issue an arrest warrant.<br/> <br />He said he plans to let the people and authorities of Hong Kong decide his fate. And for now, at least, they appear to support him. A small rally sprung up in front of the U.S. consulate with demonstrators holding signs calling for Snowden to be allowed to remain at liberty.<br/> <br />A larger march in Snowden's hounor is planned for this weekend.
