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China today called on the United States and Australia to stop interfering in their internal affairs, especially those related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
"The arrest of criminal suspects and those accused of crimes undermining state authority and their trial according to the law," Xinhua news agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin as saying during a press conference, commenting on US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's recent call for the release of people arrested in Hong Kong. Justified law enforcement action by the Hong Kong Police. ”
Wang questioned whether Washington allows other countries to make "irresponsible" remarks about the normal law enforcement activities in their country, stressing that China is a country governed by the rule of law and law and order prevail in Hong Kong, where everyone is equal before the law.
“We support the Hong Kong Special Administration to eliminate illegal and criminal activities in accordance with the law and protect national security, security and stability in Hong Kong,” he said, calling on the US side to respect the rule of law and stop interfering in China's internal affairs in any way.
Regarding Australia's issuance of visas to Hong Kong residents who seek asylum under the pretext of human rights concerns, Wang said, "China's position on Hong Kong-related issues is consistent and clear, stressing that it is part of China and its affairs are purely Chinese internal affairs and does not bear any interference from any foreign country."
The Chinese spokesman called on Australia to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs to avoid further damage to Sino-Australian relations.
