Britain says it will not evade its historical responsibility to Hong Kong people. China: colonial rule is long over

Instant International

Author: Wang Zhonghui

2021-07-02 11:47

The last update date: 2021-07-02 11:48

On the first anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab stated that "Britain will not evade its historical responsibility to the people of Hong Kong."

The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the UK responded that "the British colonial rule of Hong Kong has long ended."

2/2) Tomorrow marks 24 years since the handover of Hong Kong. Its prosperity and way of life rely on the respect for fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. The UK will not look the other way on Hong Kong and we will not duck our historic responsibilities to its people.

— Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) June 30, 2021

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab posted on Twitter on June 30, stating that "Britain will not evade its historical responsibility to the people of Hong Kong."

Lan Taowen said in a tweet, "Today (June 30) is the first anniversary of the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. Since then, we have seen this legislation being used to systematically trample on rights and freedoms, rather than to protect public safety. These actions by Beijing continue to violate the (China-UK) Joint Statement."

"Tomorrow (July 1) is the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's return. Its prosperity and lifestyle depend on respect for fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. Britain will not turn a blind eye to Hong Kong issues, let alone escape the history of Hong Kong people. responsibility."

Lan Taowen and Wang Yi talked over the phone, emphasizing that the UK is deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting｜Britain and the United States meet to discuss Xinjiang and other issues

G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting｜Blinken and Lan Tao Wen's Joint Remarks after the Meeting: Not for the purpose of containing China

On June 30, 2020, Hong Kong people held a rally to celebrate the passage of the Hong Kong National Security Law, holding the Chinese national flag.

(AP)

The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the UK responded to Lan Taowen's remarks concerning Hong Kong.

The spokesperson emphasized that the Twitter tweets sent by British officials disregarded facts, reversed right and wrong, and deliberately slandered Hong Kong's national security law. This is a gross interference in China's internal affairs and a violation of the basic norms of international relations.

China is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposes it.

The spokesman said, "In the 24 years since Hong Kong returned to China, the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the Hong Kong people in accordance with the law are unprecedented. Looking back at the British colonial rule over Hong Kong for 156 years, how can the Hong Kong people have any rights and freedoms? British officials should not reflect on it. That period of history, on the contrary, criticized China. This is a typical hypocrisy and double standard."

The spokesperson pointed out that the British side ignored the fact that the National Security Law promoted the disorder and governance of Hong Kong and repeatedly maliciously discredited it. This can only further expose the bad intentions of the Twitter concocters.

The spokesman finally reiterated that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong and Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs.

The British colonial rule of Hong Kong has long ended, and it has no right to interfere in Hong Kong affairs under any pretext.

"The Chinese side once again urges the British side to respect the facts, stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, and avoid going further and further down the wrong path."

100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China | The United States Calls on Cross-Strait Dialogue to Reiterate the Peaceful Resolution of Cross-Strait Issues

100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China | Kim Jong Un sends a congratulatory message to Xi Jinping, emphasizing the profound friendship between China and North Korea

What does the US government think about the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China?

Hong Kong Version of National Security and France Sino-British Relations