China News Agency, Beijing, March 2 (Reporter Zhang Ziyang) Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference in Beijing on the 2nd that China urges the United States to earnestly respect Hong Kong ’s rule of law and judicial independence and stop supporting anti-China chaos elements. Pump up and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs.
A reporter asked: A US State Department spokesman recently issued a statement expressing concerns about the arrest of Li Zhiying and others by the Hong Kong police. What's your comment on this?
Zhao Lijian responded that under the guise of so-called human rights and freedoms, the United States openly interfered with Hong Kong's rule of law and judicial independence, and grossly interfered with Hong Kong affairs. China expressed its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition.
"We urge the United States to earnestly respect Hong Kong's rule of law and judicial independence, stop supporting the anti-China chaos Hong Kong elements, stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs, and do more things that are conducive to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability," said Zhao Lijian. (Finish)