Chinanews.com, Seoul, July 13 (Reporter Liu Xu) On the 12th local time, Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming met with Lee Jun-suk, the leader of the National Forces, the largest opposition party in South Korea, and introduced the Hong Kong issue and clarified China's position in response to enquiry.
Xing Haiming said that since modern times, China has been a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society.
Hong Kong was also forced to cede to Britain and become a British colony.
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 practically implemented. The rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people have been fully protected in accordance with the law, and the degree of democracy has been greatly improved.
However, since 2019, under the instigation of external forces, the Hong Kong opposition has started wantonly trampling on the rule of law in Hong Kong, carrying out indiscriminate violent and terrorist activities, and seriously undermining social stability. This is the source of the chaos in Hong Kong, and it has also exposed the role of Hong Kong’s legal system in national security. Vulnerabilities in the area.
Against the above background, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China passed the Hong Kong National Security Law last year, establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanism for Hong Kong to maintain national security and ensuring that "one country, two systems" is advancing in the right direction.
Since the implementation of this law for more than a year, Hong Kong society is back on track. The legal rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens and foreign citizens in Hong Kong are better protected in a safer environment. This is recognized by anyone without prejudice. Objective facts.
Xing Haiming said that South Korean companies have invested heavily in Hong Kong, and many Korean citizens work, study and live in Hong Kong. A peaceful, stable and prosperous Hong Kong not only serves the interests of the 1.4 billion Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots, but also serves the South Korean side and the world. The interests of the people.
I believe that with the full support of the Chinese Central Government and the joint efforts of people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, Hong Kong will be able to maintain long-term prosperity and stability, and Hong Kong will have a better tomorrow.
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