The British government submitted the "Semi-Annual Report on the Hong Kong Issue" to Congress on March 31. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded on April 1 that the British side's attempt to disturb the hearts of Hong Kong people by publishing the report, manipulating the BNO, and pressuring judges to leave office could not succeed. He also pointed out that the United Kingdom has no sovereignty, governance, or supervision over Hong Kong after its return, and there is no so-called historical responsibility at all.
The British report stated that on the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Chinese and Hong Kong governments continued to systematically erode the freedoms and human rights of Hong Kong people under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, including redefining the framework of "one country, two systems", sacrificing Hong Kong's autonomy and Hong Kong's people's way of life.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded at a regular press conference on April 1, saying that the British side, in disregard of China's solemn position, once again issued the so-called semi-annual report on the Hong Kong issue. China strongly condemns and firmly opposes this violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations.
Zhao Lijian: The picture shows Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian attending a press conference in Beijing on December 7, 2021.
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Zhao Lijian pointed out that since the return of Hong Kong, the Chinese side has been unswervingly and comprehensively implementing the policy of "one country, two systems, Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong, and a high degree of autonomy". Hong Kong residents enjoy more rights and freedoms far beyond those before 1997. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, National security has been maintained, the rule of law and justice have been upheld, and the legitimate rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents and foreign citizens in Hong Kong have been more fully guaranteed. Prosperity and stability continue to consolidate its position as an international financial, shipping and trade center.”
Zhao Lijian emphasized that any attacks and smears on the National Security Law of Hong Kong will not stop Hong Kong's general trend from chaos to governance, and from governance to prosperity. The British side attempted to disturb the hearts of Hong Kong people by publishing reports, manipulating the BNO, and pressing judges to leave office. Impossible to succeed.
He said that the United Kingdom has no sovereignty, governance, and supervision rights for Hong Kong after its return, and there is no so-called historical responsibility. Twice a year, the so-called semi-annual report is used to point fingers at Hong Kong affairs and act as a so-called "teacher" and "rereading machine", which will only damage the image of the British side itself.
The British side should face up to the reality that Hong Kong has returned to the motherland nearly 25 years ago, put aside its colonial mentality, respect China's sovereignty and unity, stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs, and stop causing trouble for China-UK relations.
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