Tang Yingjie's case | Commissioner of Germany said the verdict was severe

The first Hong Kong national security law case was sentenced earlier (30th). The defendant Tang Yingjie was sentenced to nine years in prison for inciting secession and terrorist activities.

Bärbel Kofler, commissioner of the German Office of Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, issued a statement yesterday (1st) that the severe verdict in Tang Yingjie’s case proved that the "Minato National Security Act" was used to stifle dissidents.

The Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong issued a statement to refute, criticizing politicians from Germany and other countries for making irresponsible remarks on the first "National Security Law" case, openly slandering the "National Security Law", interfering in the rule of law and judicial independence of the SAR, and nakedly interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition.

Kovler issued a statement on social media.

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The spokesman pointed out that Tang Yingjie deliberately ran into the police line on public roads on the first day of the National Security Act, causing three police officers to be injured. He publicly displayed the Hong Kong independence slogan and seriously violated the National Security Act of inciting others to secession and terrorist activities. He described the facts clearly. The evidence is conclusive. The judicial organs deal with cases impartially in accordance with the law, comply with statutory functions and powers, and follow legal procedures to deal with criminals who endanger national security.

The spokesperson criticized that individual political forces have repeatedly pressured judicial actions in the Special Administrative Region to shield against anti-China chaos in Hong Kong. They fear that Hong Kong will not be chaotic and that the national security law will be implemented. The despicable schemes that trample on the rule of law and endanger the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong are clear."

The spokesperson emphasized that the National Security Law clearly protects the broad rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law. "During the "Amendment" period, it was the violent activities of anti-China chaos in Hong Kong that severely damaged the legal rights and freedoms of the general public. Since the implementation of the National Security Law, , Hong Kong’s social order is restored, development is back on track, the citizens are cheered, and the rule of law in Hong Kong is better defended. Anyone who does not hold prejudices will agree that the National Security Law is the law to protect Hong Kong’s security, stability, and tranquility. Any external force ignores the facts and reverses it. Black and white, rumors and slander are all doomed to fail!"

The spokesperson reiterated that Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, and it is not a "political show" where "a few interfering forces" speak out and do whatever they want. He urges relevant politicians to recognize the facts, immediately stop obstructing the SAR's law enforcement and justice, and immediately stop disrupting Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. Stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs immediately.

The incident happened.

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The first national security law trial｜Tang Yingjie was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism in 9 years. The first national security law trial was accused of inciting police officers to challenge the law as a threat to society. The first national security law trial｜Tang Yingjie was convicted of incitement Secession and terrorist activities are both guilty of Tang Yingjie's case | After the court, the crowd gathered at Pacific Place flyover and tram station. Police officers arrived to disperse Tang Yingjie, a prisoner who violated national security laws for 9 years.

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