China News Service, Washington, November 20. The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the United States issued a statement on the 20th on the "Five Eyes Alliance" statement on Hong Kong-related issues, saying that the words and deeds flagrantly violated international law and basic norms of international relations, and grossly interfered in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
The spokesperson pointed out that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution, Hong Kong Basic Law and Hong Kong National Security Law, makes decisions on the qualifications of the legislative council members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which is necessary for upholding and maintaining "One Country, Two Systems", the rule of law in Hong Kong and the constitutional order of the Special Administrative Region. It is completely reasonable, constitutional and legal.
Public officials should uphold the constitutional laws of their country and be loyal to the motherland.
No country, including the United States, will let lawmakers and other public officials betray their oaths and betray the country.
As part of China, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is no exception.
The spokesperson said that after the return of Hong Kong, the legal basis for the Chinese government to govern the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China and the Basic Law of Hong Kong, not the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
The "Declaration" has never given the United Kingdom and any other country the power to assume any responsibility after the return of Hong Kong.
The "Five Eyes Alliance" has no legal basis, nor does it have any qualifications to make irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong affairs.
The spokesperson emphasized that the "Five Eyes" countries, including the United States, are advised to carefully examine their inner racial superiority, put away the arrogance and prejudice of the Western colonial era of Hong Kong, and abandon the old people who played the "Hong Kong card" to contain China's development and prosperity. The old routine, stop hypocrisy and double standards, stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs, and focus more on domestic governance issues that need to be resolved.
Looking at the world today, any attempt to put pressure on China and damage China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests will see no way out.
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