Question: On 12 September, the UK government published its 55th Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong, continuing to point fingers at Hong Kong affairs and China’s policies on Hong Kong and making case for anti-China, Hong Kong destabilisers. What's your comment? Embassy Spokesperson: The UK government's so-called report misrepresents the facts and continues to make irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong and interfere in China's internal affairs. We strongly deplore and firmly reject it. Hong Kong has long returned to China. Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. The UK has no right and is in no position to interfere. Since the return of Hong Kong, the central government of China has fully, faithfully and firmly implemented the principles of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy. With the implementation of The Law on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, Hong Kong residents’ lawful rights and freedoms are better protected, and Hong Kong has restored order and is set to thrive. Hong Kong enjoys a world-class business environment. The number of non-local companies registered in Hong Kong has reached a record high, and deposits in banking institutions have grown steadily, fully demonstrating that international investors' confidence in Hong Kong is constantly increasing. Any attempt to smear Hong Kong's reputation will end up in failure. The Hong Kong SAR’s punishing of anti-China, Hong Kong destabilisers who collude with external forces to endanger national security in accordance with the law is what must be done for upholding the rule of law, a just act to safeguard national security, and a necessary step to ensure Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. Hong Kong follows the rule of law. All laws must be followed and those who break the law must be held accountable. No one has rights or freedoms above the law. We urge the UK to abandon its colonial mindset as soon as possible and focus more on managing its own affairs. Hong Kong does not need lecturing from the UK. The UK must respect China's sovereignty and stop interfering in China's internal affairs in any form.
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