[Fugitive Offenders Ordinance] The United States passed the Hong Kong Human Rights Act. The Hong Kong Government is extremely sorry to blame "two no losses"

Social News

Written by: Zheng Cuibi

2019-11-20 09:39

The political situation in Hong Kong has received global attention. Following the adoption of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy by the US House of Representatives, the Senate passed the "Unanimous Consent" to pass the Act this morning (20th).

The Hong Kong Government responded by saying that the US Senate passed the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy and another bill on Hong Kong. It is extremely regrettable that the two bills are neither necessary nor justified, and will damage the relationship between Hong Kong and the United States. And benefits. A government spokesman reiterated that foreign parliaments should not interfere in any way with the internal affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Hong Kong people repeatedly held high the American flag during the rally and parade. They caused concern in the United States and passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act as soon as possible. (Photo picture / Yu Junliang photo)

A government spokesman said that he was extremely sorry that the US Senate passed the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy and another bill on Hong Kong. He believed that the two bills were neither necessary nor justified, and would damage both Hong Kong and the United States. Relationships and interests.

A government spokesman said that since the reunification, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been implementing the "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy in strict accordance with the "Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China", fully demonstrating the comprehensive and successful implementation of "one country, two systems". "One Country, Two Systems" is the best arrangement for maintaining Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and for the people to live and work in peace. The SAR Government will continue to unswervingly implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy in accordance with the Basic Law. The spokesman continued that protecting human rights and freedoms is the constitutional responsibility of the SAR Government. Article 4 of the Basic Law provides that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall protect the rights and freedoms of residents and other persons of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the law. In addition to the Basic Law, human rights and freedoms are fully protected in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance and other laws. The relevant provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights that apply to Hong Kong continue to be valid. The SAR Government attaches great importance to human rights and freedoms and must do its utmost to maintain them.

A government spokesman reiterated that the government has officially withdrawn the Fugitive Offenders Regulation at the Legislative Council meeting. For many activities that have evolved into violent violations by demonstrations, demonstrations and public gatherings, the local police have been exercising restraint and strictly enforced the law, emphasizing that the police have a statutory duty to maintain public safety and public order. The spokesman believes that in the event of illegal assembly or violent acts, the police must take appropriate actions to protect the lives and property of the general public, bring the offenders to justice and restore social peace.

As regards trade control, the spokesman pointed out that Hong Kong is a separate customs territory under the Basic Law. The Hong Kong Government will, as always, fully implement the import and export and re-export control of strategic commodities in accordance with Hong Kong laws and international control lists and strictly enforce the law.

In terms of constitutional development, the spokesman said that the election of the Chief Executive and all members of the Legislative Council by "one person, one vote" is the ultimate goal set out in the Basic Law. To implement this goal, the society needs to resolve differences through dialogue and on the basis of jurisprudence in an atmosphere of peace and mutual trust, and reach a consensus acceptable to all parties. The SAR Government will review the situation and promote political development in accordance with the Basic Law and the relevant interpretations and decisions of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

The spokesman pointed out that the Basic Law gives Hong Kong a unique status and is not unilaterally given by any other country. Hong Kong's unique status has always been widely recognized and respected by the international community, and its economic and trade status is equal to that of other members of the World Trade Organization. Hong Kong has established mutually beneficial partnerships with various trading partners in the world, including the United States. According to US statistics, the bilateral trade surplus earned by the United States in Hong Kong in the past decade is the highest among its global trading partners, which alone exceeded $33 billion in 2018. According to the latest statistics from Invest Hong Kong and the Census and Statistics Department, there are 1,344 US companies based in Hong Kong, of which 278 are regional headquarters. At the same time, about 85,000 Americans live in Hong Kong. The unilateral change of the US economic and trade policy toward Hong Kong will have a negative impact on the relationship between the two sides and the interests of the United States. The spokesman reiterated that foreign parliaments should not interfere in any way with the internal affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The US Senate passed the Hong Kong Bill of Rights on Human Rights and Democracy

[News Classroom] What is the next step in the Hong Kong Bill of Rights in the US Senate?

The US Senate accelerates the promotion of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Trump or China’s refusal?

Hong Kong Bill of Rights on Human Rights and Democracy

U.S. Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill Fugitives Regulations