China News Service, Hong Kong, March 31. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government stated on the 31st that it strongly opposes the comments on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the 2020 Human Rights Report of the US State Department.
"Human rights are fully protected by law in Hong Kong. As a constitutional document of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Basic Law provides constitutional guarantees for fundamental rights and freedoms, including the guarantee of equal rights before the law. It is also under the rule of law and judicial independence? To be strengthened. The protection of human rights and freedoms is the constitutional responsibility of the SAR government. The government attaches great importance to and firmly safeguards human rights and freedoms in Hong Kong." The spokesman said that the report questioned whether China still implements "One Country, Two Systems", which is totally unfounded Allegations.
The spokesman pointed out that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inseparable part of the People's Republic of China. It is a local administrative region that enjoys a high degree of autonomy under the "one country, two systems" and is directly governed by the Central People's Government.
The implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy is in the interests of the people of Hong Kong, meets the needs of maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and conforms to the fundamental interests of the country.
The Central People's Government has repeatedly stated that it will unswervingly implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy.
The SAR government strongly opposes the report discrediting Hong Kong's national security law.
The spokesperson said that national security belongs to the central authority, and every country has the right and obligation to maintain its national security. Regardless of whether the country implements a single system or a federal system, national security legislation is carried out by the central government rather than the local government.
The enactment of national security laws with extraterritorial effects is also in full compliance with international practice.
Defamation of the Hong Kong National Security Law for political purposes is obviously a hypocritical act of double standards.
"The Hong Kong National Security Law, like any law in the SAR, applies equally to everyone in Hong Kong; no one can override the law. We are shocked that the report seems to imply that people with a certain political background should not be sanctioned by the law. The spokesperson emphasized that no one has the privilege to break the law without facing the legal consequences.
The police have a statutory duty to maintain public safety and public order.
If citizens express their opinions in a peaceful and legal manner, the police need not use any force at all.
The police have strict guidelines on the use of force, and the guidelines are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
The spokesman said that since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong society has restored stability, national security is guaranteed in the SAR, and citizens can continue to enjoy their basic rights and freedoms in accordance with the law.
A stable environment is very important for the commercial activities of local and foreign companies in Hong Kong.
In addition, the SAR government also responded and refuted the report on judicial independence, prosecution decisions, and postponement of the Legislative Council election. The spokesperson reiterated that foreign governments should not interfere in the internal affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in any form. (Finish)