Political situation
Written by: Zheng Baosheng
2020-07-03 23:36
Date of last update: 2020-07-03 23:36The US Congress passed the "Hong Kong Autonomy Act", and the Hong Kong government expressed strong opposition to it today (3rd).
A government spokesman said: "We again urge the US Congress to immediately stop interfering in the internal affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The content of the bill and the so-called "sanctions" are totally unacceptable. The bill and the so-called "sanctions" will not deter us, only harm The relationship and common interests between Hong Kong and the United States."
The spokesman said: "The United States legislature has adopted bills one after another on the pretext of human rights, democracy and autonomy. It is a flagrant violation of state-to-state obligations and respect for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which is an inseparable part of the People's Republic of China. National security Legislation is a central government authority for any country. We deeply regret the apparently double standards of the US legislature."
Refers to how to implement "one country, two systems" is China's internal affairs
The spokesman reiterated that how to implement the "one country, two systems" principle in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is entirely the internal affairs of the People's Republic of China, and no other country or parliament has the right to intervene directly or indirectly in these internal affairs. The spokesman added: "Since the reunification, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has implemented the "One Country, Two Systems" principle in strict accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law, implementing "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. The central government has consistently implemented the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, Act strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law."
The government stated that how to implement the "one country, two systems" principle in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is entirely an internal affair of the People's Republic of China, and no other country or parliament has the right to intervene directly or indirectly in these internal affairs. (Profile picture)
The government alleges that members of the US Congress said that the passage of the bill was in response to Hong Kong’s national security legislation, which was completely wrong. The government stated that national security belongs to the central authority, and the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (the “Port Security Law”) promulgated on June 30, 2020 is a national law. The relevant provisions of Article 18 of the Basic Law are implemented in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Says sanctions have no legal effect on Hong Kong financial institutions
The spokesman said: "We reiterate that the "sanctions" of the bill have no legal effect on Hong Kong's financial institutions. We urge the United States to act responsibly and avoid actions that may affect the normal operation of financial institutions and many customers. The Central Government and the SAR The government may take countermeasures when necessary."
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