China News Service, April 20, according to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Canada, on April 19, the Canadian Foreign Minister issued a statement that the Hong Kong police arrested Li Zhiying, Li Zhuming and other anti-chaotic Hong Kong elements in accordance with the law on the 18th and grossly interfered in China's internal affairs . China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
Screenshot of the response from the Chinese Embassy in Canada.
The spokesman said 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 Hong Kong residents have enjoyed unprecedented democratic rights and extensive freedom. However, the anti-chaotic Hong Kong elements continue to organize violent and illegal protest activities, seriously damaging the rule of law and social order in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong police ’s actions against suspects suspected of “organizing and participating in unauthorized assembly” are law enforcement. It is the SAR Government ’s exercise of the powers granted by the Basic Law that are completely reasonable and lawful, and no foreign country has the right to intervene.
The spokesman said that Hong Kong is a society ruled by law, and no one can override the law. The Canadian side ignores the facts and blatantly targets the anti-China chaos in Hong Kong. It will only help abuse and undermine the rule of law and stability of Hong Kong. This is not in Canada ’s own interest. We urge the Canadian side to strictly abide by the basic rules of international relations, respect the law enforcement of the SAR police in accordance with the law, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any way.