The Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong warns the United States: Immediately stop interfering in the Article 23 legislation. The 23-article legislation carried out by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region this time fully draws on the legislative experience of other countries, especially common law countries.
It has achieved a balance between development and security, the maintenance of national security, and the protection of rights and freedoms. No external interference or blackmail can shake the SAR's determination to firmly safeguard "one country, two systems" and national security. We urge the U.S. to abide by the principles of international law and the basic norms of international relations.