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Embassy Spokesperson on erroneous remarks made by British official regarding Hong Kong
2024-11-20 00:26

Question: A British official issued a statement on 19 November, making unwarranted comments on the sentence delivered by the Court of First Instance of Hong Kong on a conspiracy to commit subversion case and endorsing the convicted persons. What is your comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: Hong Kong is a society under the rule of law. It is a basic principle that laws must be followed and violations must be punished. The convicted persons including Benny Tai Yiu-ting engaged in illegal activities under the pretext of "democracy" and conspired to subvert the state power, and they should be punished by law. The sentencing has been conducted by the court entirely in accordance with the law and is beyond reproach.

The British official ignored basic facts, made irresponsible remarks on the sentencing, and spoke for lawbreakers. This runs counter to the spirit of rule of law and constitutes gross interference in Hong Kong affairs, which are China's internal affairs. China strongly rejects this and urges the British side to immediately stop such wrongful words and deeds.

The Chinese central government firmly supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in safeguarding national security and punishing all kinds of activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law. No attempt by external forces to interfere in Hong Kong’s judicial cases, or smear and undermine the rule of law in Hong Kong will succeed


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