The European Union publishes its annual Hong Kong report criticizing China for undermining one country, two systems. The Hong Kong government: strongly opposed

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Written by: Li Xiukun

2021-03-12 22:53

Last update date: 2021-03-13 02:03

The European Union published its annual report on March 12, assessing Hong Kong’s political and economic development. The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, pointed out that the deterioration of Hong Kong’s political situation in 2020 was shocking. Beijing used the Hong Kong National Security Law. Attacking pro-democracy forces, he criticized China for consciously dismantling the principle of one country, two systems.

Borelli also pointed out that dozens of pro-democracy activists were arrested in January 2021, confirming that the trend is accelerating.

The report stated that the Chinese government originally promised to protect Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, democratic principles, and fundamental freedoms until at least 2047, but they have all been severely eroded in the past year. This raises questions about China’s willingness to implement the principle of one country, two systems and Hong Kong’s Basic Law. .

The report also believes that the self-censorship trend of Hong Kong media, academia and civil society is intensifying.

On the issue of the Chinese People’s Congress revising Hong Kong’s electoral system, a spokesperson for the European Union’s External Action Agency issued a statement on March 5, stating that if the Chinese National People’s Congress passes relevant decisions, it will have a negative impact on Hong Kong’s democratic principles and democratic election system, calling on China to be serious. consider.

The spokesperson of the Chinese mission to the EU later retorted and demanded that the EU stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs.

The Hong Kong government issued a statement late at night on the 12th, expressing strong opposition to the content of the report, stating that after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong society has restored stability, national security is guaranteed in the SAR, and citizens can continue to enjoy their basic rights and freedoms in accordance with the law. People’s livelihood can be re-developed, and a stable environment is very important to the commercial activities of local and foreign companies in Hong Kong.

The statement also emphasized that the prosecution does not involve political considerations. Hong Kong still enjoys judicial power and the power of final adjudication. The courts conduct trials independently without any interference.

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