China News Agency, Toronto, June 5th: A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Canada answered the reporter's question on June 5th. Recently, Canadian leaders and others openly made irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong-related issues, unreasonably accused China, and grossly interfered in China. Internal affairs seriously violate the basic norms of international relations. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this, and has made solemn representations to Canada.

  The spokesman pointed out that Hong Kong is Hong Kong in China. The decision of the National People's Congress of China to establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism for the maintenance of national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is entirely within China's internal affairs, and no foreign country has the right to interfere. It is the Canadian side’s interference in China’s internal affairs that should be condemned.

  The spokesman reiterated that since the return of Hong Kong, the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy have been effectively implemented, and the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents have been fully guaranteed according to law. The relevant decisions of the National People’s Congress and the next legislation of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress are aimed at only a handful of people suspected of endangering national security crimes. Their fundamental purpose is to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, guarantee Hong Kong’s long-term stability and long-term prosperity and stability, and ensure “one country, two systems” "Practice is stable and far-reaching, which not only benefits Hong Kong's fundamental interests, but also the common interests of the international community.

  The spokesman emphasized that China urged Canada to strictly abide by the basic norms of international relations, correctly view China’s relevant decisions and legislation, and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China’s internal affairs in any way.

  In response to a reporter’s question, the Canadian leader recently condemned China’s promotion of Hong Kong’s national security legislation. Canadian Foreign Minister Shang Pengfei discussed the Hong Kong-related issues with the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand foreign ministers. The chairman wrote a letter to the UN Secretary-General to express the so-called "concerns" about Hong Kong's national security legislation. (Finish)