China News Service, August 8th. According to the website of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, on August 8, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government severely criticized the US government for imposing so-called "sanctions" on the Central People's Government and the SAR government officials, describing the behavior as despicable and shameless. .

　　A spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said: "The latest measures implemented by the U.S. government through the so-called'Specially Designated National List' of the Office of Foreign Assets Control under the Ministry of Treasury have blatantly and rudely interfered in the internal affairs of the People's Republic of China; Use Hong Kong as a pawn to create trouble in Sino-US relations."

　　A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government pointed out that the United States used human rights, democracy and autonomy as an excuse to successively pass bills and announce administrative orders against Hong Kong. The actions of the United States exposed its double standards and hypocrisy, and clearly violated international law and basic norms of international relations. Many people in the international community feel indignant.

　　"Hong Kong is an inseparable part of the People's Republic of China. The implementation of'One Country, Two Systems' is in the interests of Hong Kong citizens and is also the common aspiration of all Chinese people."

　　"We have taken the trouble to point out to the United States the relevant provisions of the Basic Law, including Article 12 which stipulates that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a local administrative region of the People’s Republic of China that enjoys a high degree of autonomy and is directly under the Central People’s Government; The Constitution of the Republic and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region jointly constitute the constitutional basis of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Unfortunately, the United States has turned a deaf ear to this."

　　"The US government falsely claimed that the implementation of the so-called'sanctions' was in response to Hong Kong's implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Act. This is a totally untenable excuse."

　　The spokesperson pointed out that national security is of utmost importance to every country, including the United States. Regardless of whether it is a country with a single system or a federal system, national security matters belong to the central authority, and national security law enforcement is also within the central jurisdiction. The "Hong Kong National Security Law" enacted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on June 30, 2020 is consistent with the above. Taking into account the special status of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the "Hong Kong National Security Law" authorizes the SAR government as the main executive authority. According to Article 4 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall respect and protect human rights in safeguarding national security, and protect the rights and freedoms enjoyed by residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and relevant international conventions applicable to Hong Kong.

　　The spokesman said that the relevant US officials deliberately ignored these legal provisions, as well as Hong Kong's rule of law and independent judicial system, and made unfounded and partial remarks for their own interests.

　　The spokesperson pointed out that Hong Kong has experienced escalating violence, chaos and social disturbances since June last year. It is obvious that the police need to perform statutory duties and take legal measures to maintain public safety and public order. This is in line with the protection of lives and property by police all over the world. Security is no different.

　　The spokesperson severely condemned the US government for deliberately disclosing the personal information of government officials.

　　The spokesperson said: "Such inferior behaviors are equivalent to nationally recognized'beginning' behaviors, which seriously infringe privacy and endanger personal safety. We reserve the right to take any necessary legal actions."

　　The spokesman said that the SAR government will also fully support the central government's countermeasures. The US government's latest act of imposing so-called "sanctions" against our senior officials has extremely disrespect for us and will damage the relationship between Hong Kong and the United States at all levels. The SAR government regrets this very much.

　　The spokesperson pointed out that “Chief Executive Carrie Lam said in her own name and on behalf of her colleagues who were targeted, that we maintain national security is a glorious mission and a great responsibility, not only for the 7.5 million Hong Kong citizens, but also for the protection of 1.4 billion mainland compatriots. Life safety and interests. We are not afraid of any threats."