China News Service, Hong Kong, January 26 (Reporter Zeng Ping) The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said on the 26th that the former US government imposed unreasonable so-called "sanctions" against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, enterprises and individuals, and tried to use Hong Kong’s national security. The law defends these so-called "sanctions."
The Hong Kong National Security Law has quelled the street violence that has plagued Hong Kong for several months and restored stability to Hong Kong society. It is hoped that the new US government will treat the Hong Kong National Security Law in a fair manner.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor attended the "Hong Kong China-US Forum" seminar that day and delivered a video speech, saying that maintaining national security is the legal right and obligation of every country.
In view of the extreme social unrest and violence in Hong Kong in 2019, it is necessary and reasonable for the central government to enact the Hong Kong National Security Law.
More importantly, the law only addresses four types of behaviors and activities that may seriously endanger national security. It contains specific provisions for the protection of human rights and freedoms in Hong Kong, and provides important principles such as the presumption of innocence.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the street violence that has plagued Hong Kong for months since June 2019 has subsided, Hong Kong society has restored stability, and a stable environment is essential for Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability and the commercial activities of overseas companies in Hong Kong. Extremely important.
"I hope that the new US government will treat Hong Kong's national security law in a fair manner." Carrie Lam said that she and many colleagues will not be frightened by the so-called "sanctions" and will continue to be unswerving, fulfilling their duties and performing their duties in accordance with the law. , To safeguard the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the country.
Carrie Lam also said that Hong Kong and the United States have achieved long-term success in commerce, trade and finance, and are a valuable commercial bridge between China and the United States.
Hong Kong has always been a gateway connecting the mainland of China with the world. Hong Kong hopes to use its unique advantages under "One Country, Two Systems" to play a constructive role.
She expressed the hope that with the appointment of US President Biden, Sino-US relations will improve and provide impetus for the recovery of the global economy.
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