Reversing black and white, Chinese Embassy in the European Union: The European Parliament's so-called resolution deliberately distorts facts. China | Hong Kong | Resolution
Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the European Union answers questions from journalists regarding the European Parliament's Hong Kong related resolution
On June 15th, the European Parliament passed a resolution criticizing the erosion of Hong Kong's fundamental freedoms, rule of law, and judicial independence. It called on China to abolish the Hong Kong National Security Law and demanded that the Hong Kong SAR government release Lai Chi ying and others. What is China's comment on this?
Answer: The so-called resolutions of the European Parliament deliberately distort facts, distort black and white, rudely interfere in China's internal affairs, and openly violate the principles of international law and basic norms of international relations. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
Since the return of Hong Kong, the Chinese government has always comprehensively, accurately, and steadfastly implemented the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong", and a high degree of autonomy. Hong Kong residents enjoy rights and freedoms far beyond those before 1997 in accordance with the law. After the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong's development has returned to the right track, the rule of law and justice have been upheld, and the legitimate rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens have been better protected in a safer environment. Hong Kong has achieved a transition from chaos to governance and entered a stage of governance and rejuvenation. Iron facts cannot be distorted! At the same time, any right and freedom have clear legal boundaries, and no one has any privilege above the law. The judicial authorities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region conduct trials of relevant personnel in accordance with the law, which is a principle of the rule of law that must be followed and those who violate the law must be investigated.
Some politicians in the European Parliament, disregarding facts, use the guise of freedom and human rights to talk nonsense about Hong Kong affairs, support and cheer for anti China and anti Hong Kong elements, openly interfere with the rule of law and judicial independence of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and arbitrarily smear the Chinese central government's governance of Hong Kong, fully exposing its hypocritical dual identity and anti China plot.
We warn the European Parliament that Hong Kong is the Hong Kong of China. The Chinese government is unwavering in its determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, development interests, and fully and accurately implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy. Any attempt to obstruct the trend of Hong Kong's governance and development, as well as the historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, is doomed to fail! We strongly urge the European Parliament to recognize the reality, position itself correctly, immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs in any way, stop undermining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs.