The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office strongly condemns the "Hong Kong Autonomy Act": the Chinese government will resolutely respond accordingly

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Author: Zhai Ruimin

2020-07-15 20:46

The "Hong Kong Autonomy Act" was signed by US President Trump this morning (15th). Trump also signed an executive order to cancel the US preferential treatment for Hong Kong. The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office issued a statement expressing strong condemnation of the bill, and said that the Chinese government will resolutely respond accordingly.

US President Donald Trump said on July 14 that he has signed the "Hong Kong Autonomy Law" and signed an executive order to cancel the special treatment for Hong Kong, which means that Washington will regard Hong Kong as one of China's cities. (AP)

The statement stated that the Chinese government has the power and responsibility to take all necessary measures to maintain national security. The National Security Law of the Port Area formulated by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress complies with the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” and the Basic Law. It is not only necessary to maintain national unity and territorial integrity, and maintain Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability, but also to protect the rights and rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law. Freedom provides a solid guarantee and is unanimously supported and endorsed by the entire Chinese people, including compatriots in Hong Kong. The necessity, legitimacy and legitimacy of this legislation are also widely recognized by the international community.

The statement pointed out that Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. The United States has repeatedly intervened in Hong Kong affairs through domestic law. It is a gross interference in China's internal affairs. It is also a wanton trampling on basic principles of international law and international relations, which fully exposes its use of Hong Kong to conduct inland China. Infiltrate and subvert activities to curb the true intentions of China's development. Any so-called "sanctions" by the United States cannot shake the Chinese government's firm determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, development interests, and Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.

The statement emphasized that the National Security Law of the Port Area has come into effect and will be strictly enforced. Any actions and activities that endanger national security, no matter what external forces support, will be punished according to law. Hong Kong is ushering in a major turnaround from chaos, and the US conspiracy cannot succeed.

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