Stop the self deprecating farce, spokesperson for the Hong Kong Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Advise the British to abandon the colonial Dream Office | One Country, Two Systems | Affairs | Government | Spokesperson | British | China | Hong Kong
According to the website of the Hong Kong Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in response to the UK government's release of an updated 2023 "Overseas Business Risk Guide: Hong Kong", which stigmatizes Hong Kong's national security law and new electoral system, unreasonably slanders Hong Kong's democracy, freedom, and human rights situation, wantonly smears the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems", and violently interferes in Hong Kong's affairs and China's internal affairs, the Hong Kong Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns and firmly opposes it.
The spokesperson stated that 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. Under the protection of Hong Kong's National Security Law and the new electoral system, Hong Kong society has rapidly stabilized, government governance efficiency has improved, and the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents, such as freedom of speech, news, and association, which are legally enjoyed, have been better protected in a safer environment. The business environment has become healthier and more stable, and investors from all countries have more confidence. The current situation of "governance" in Hong Kong is constantly stabilizing, and the momentum for "prosperity" is constantly accumulating, with even more brilliant prospects. The British report confuses right and wrong, distorts black and white, wears a "gray and black filter" to see the clear and sunny weather in Hong Kong, and holds stubborn prejudices to talk about Hong Kong affairs. How can it be credible?
The spokesperson pointed out that the legal basis for the Chinese government's governance of Hong Kong is the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law of Hong Kong, rather than the Sino British Joint Declaration. The core essence of the Sino British Joint Declaration is the arrangements between China and the UK regarding China's recovery of Hong Kong and related transitional periods. There are a total of 8 main texts and 3 annexes, and no provision confers any responsibility on the UK towards Hong Kong after its return. The British side's frequent use of the Sino British Joint Declaration to discuss Hong Kong affairs, distorting history and legal principles, is pure nonsense!
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The spokesperson emphasized that whoever speaks right or wrong must be non-human. The National Security Act recently passed by the UK in parliament covers a wide range of areas and enforcement is unparalleled. Its own national security barrier is impenetrable, but it has poured dirty water on China's reasonable and legitimate measures to maintain national security; Our own democracy is plagued by illness and chaos, yet we are obsessed with criticizing the democratic and human rights situation in Hong Kong. Behind the naked dual standards lies a deep-rooted ideological bias, a dark and outdated colonial mentality, and a strategic misconception of using Hong Kong to contain China.
The spokesperson stated that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong, and Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. No external intervention can shake China's firm determination to comprehensively and accurately implement "One Country, Two Systems", China's strong will to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and the historical trend of Hong Kong's transition from chaos to governance and from governance to prosperity! We warn the British side to recognize reality, adapt to the trend, not indulge in the old colonial dreams, immediately stop self deprecating and retroactive wrong practices, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any form!