Statements issued by many countries concerned about district councilors being strongly condemned by the DQ by the Hong Kong government

All 18 district councillors in Hong Kong completed the oath. A total of 49 district councillors were disqualified after taking the oath. About 200 other councillors resigned. At present, there are only 151 district council members left.

The United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia have successively issued statements of concern about the incident. The spokesperson of the United States State Department said that the United States is seriously concerned about the erosion of human rights and freedom in Hong Kong and criticized the Hong Kong government for disqualifying members from participating in the governance of their own places.

The SAR government issued a statement in the evening stating that it strongly opposes and condemns individual foreign politicians for making unreasonable statements on the "problems" of human rights, freedom and political participation in the Hong Kong SAR.

The spokesman said that the district councilors’ oaths are in full compliance with the Basic Law. For district councilors who do not meet the requirements of the law, the authorities’ decision to disqualify them is a legitimate decision. They emphasized the smearing and unfair comments made by foreign governments and expressed strong dissatisfaction and condemnation.

The SAR government issued a statement stating that it strongly opposes and condemns individual foreign politicians for making unreasonable statements on the "problems" of human rights, freedom, and political participation in the Hong Kong SAR.

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A spokesman for the Hong Kong Government said that with the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law", Hong Kong society has returned to the right track of "one country, two systems" from chaos and governance.

The spokesman also pointed out that Hong Kong has experienced a long and severe political deadlock, but after improving the electoral system, the operation of the Legislative Council has returned to normal.

The Hong Kong Government emphasizes that people from all walks of life in society can participate in the political system of Hong Kong as long as they support the Basic Law and are loyal to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. At the same time, they have the right to vote and to be elected regardless of their political background.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to questions at the press conference today (22) that the Hong Kong government’s cancellation of the qualifications of district councilors in accordance with the Basic Law and related regulations is reasonable and legal, and there is no doubt.

He also pointed out that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong, and he emphasized that Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs, and no foreign country has the right to dictate.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin pointed out that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong, and he emphasized that Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs, and no foreign country has the right to make any comments.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticizes Britain and the United States for playing "savior roles" for fear that Hong Kong will not be chaotic

Wang Wenbin criticized that neither the United States nor Britain really cared about democracy and freedom in Hong Kong in the past. "During the one and a half century of British colonial rule, all governors of Hong Kong were appointed by the United Kingdom. There were no elections and no democracy in Hong Kong. They did not enjoy real freedom.” He emphasized that after Hong Kong’s return, citizens have been given unprecedented democratic rights and freedoms. He denounced the United States and the United Kingdom for scrambling to play the role of savior. It is true that Hong Kong is stable and fearing that Hong Kong will not be chaotic."

A spokesperson for the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong also issued a statement stating that non-interference in internal affairs is a principle of international law and a basic norm of international relations. Intervene in Hong Kong affairs, stop slandering the National Security Law, and improve the SAR election system. "Any attempt to obstruct Hong Kong's transformation from chaos to governance, from governance to governance, and to rejuvenate the torrent of history is destined to be a man's arm and a shameful failure."

Many countries issued statements concerning the EU's approval of DQ to cut Hong Kong's democratic governance structure

The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and others have successively issued statements yesterday concerning the issue of district councilors being DQ. Among them, the spokesperson of the US State Department Ned Price stated in a statement that the Hong Kong government revoked the qualifications of elected district councilors in response to and investigated past actions to prevent Hong Kong people from participating in the management of their own places. It emphasized that the United States will continue to pay attention to the erosion of human rights and freedom in Hong Kong.

The EU spokesperson also pointed out that the government’s DQ district councillors and a large number of district councillors were forced to resign, which is tantamount to denying the district council elections the previous year and weakening the democratic governance structure of Hong Kong.

The dissolution of many pan-democratic organizations, such as the Stake Association and the Educational Association, once again confirmed the chilling effect of the "National Security Law" on freedom.

The spokesperson urged the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to stop targeting those who defend rights, freedom and democratic values.

British Foreign Minister Liz Truss said in a statement that he is deeply concerned about the DQ and pressured resignations of district members, and emphasized that the Hong Kong government must protect freedom of speech; Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Twitter that DQ district members have sabotaged Hong Kong’s democratic system and civil society reiterate their support for the freedom of expression and association in Hong Kong, and hope that China can promise the freedoms guaranteed by the Basic Law.

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