The British government issued the "Hong Kong Semi-Annual Report", stating that the Chinese and Hong Kong governments used the "Hong Kong National Security Act" and related systems to crack down on all opposition voices, news media, and civil society in Hong Kong, as well as many democrats who were accused of violating this law. Awaiting trial.
The SAR government responded by stating that it firmly opposes the multiple false allegations against the SAR government in the report.
The British "Hong Kong Semi-Annual Report" stated that as of the end of September, 88,000 people had applied for visas through the BNO special entry channel.
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According to the "Hong Kong Semi-Annual Report", the government uses the National Security Law and related systems to suppress all opposition voices, news media and civil society in Hong Kong. The British government has adopted three countermeasures, including the introduction of special immigration methods for BNO holders, as well as suspension and Hong Kong’s extradition treaty and the extension of the arms embargo on mainland China to Hong Kong.
According to the "Report", as of the end of September, 88,000 people have applied for visas through the BNO special entry channel, and the United Kingdom has pledged to spend 43 million pounds to assist eligible Hong Kong people holding BNO to integrate into local life.
Special Administrative Region Government: Stop using Hong Kong affairs to interfere in the country's internal affairs
The SAR government stated: "We firmly oppose the many false allegations in the report against the Hong Kong SAR government. The Hong Kong SAR is an inseparable part of the People’s Republic of China. Local administrative region. The SAR government once again urges the United Kingdom to respect international law and basic norms of international relations and stop interfering in the country’s internal affairs through Hong Kong affairs.”
The SAR government stated that candidates for the Legislative Council election come from different backgrounds and political spectrums.
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The SAR government quoted the director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, Xia Baolong, as saying that the upcoming Legislative Council elections will be broadly representative, politically inclusive, balanced participation and fair competition. It is also known as "patriots ruling Hong Kong" to ensure that all members of the Legislative Council love the country and love Hong Kong. And based on the national development interests and the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, the candidates come from different backgrounds and political spectrums.
As for the National Security Law, the SAR government stated that the Hong Kong National Security Law stipulates that the SAR should respect and protect human rights in safeguarding national security and protect residents in accordance with the law. The relevant laws and conventions apply to Hong Kong. The relevant provisions include speech, news, publication, associations, and assemblies. Rights and freedoms including freedom of procession and demonstration.
Regarding concerns about prosecution decisions and judicial independence, the SAR government stated that the courts will conduct trials without any interference.
The constitutional duty of judges is to take the law as the basis and have no other considerations when exercising their judicial powers.
This role of judges will not change due to the decision on cases triggered by political disputes, or cases involving political disputes.
BNO Visa｜The British House of Commons vetoed the relaxation of the motion. Hong Kong people born after 1997 cannot independently apply for BNO visas. In the third quarter, 24,000 people applied for BNO residence for 8 months. A total of 89,000 cases were issued by the United Kingdom. Ruojie
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