"Unreasonable troubles" and "trickles are in the car" Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to Hong Kong-related national security legislation

  China News Agency, Beijing, May 29: Question: "Unreasonable troubles" and "triggers are in the car" Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to Hong Kong-related national security legislation

  Author Zhang Su, Li Jingze

  On May 28, the Third Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress passed the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Perfecting the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Maintain National Security" by a high vote. At the regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on the 29th, "Hong Kong-related national security legislation" became the focus.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian.

  Chinese and foreign media have thrown questions one after another, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian repeatedly responded. He emphasized that the so-called decision would undermine the basic rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents.

In response to Pompeo ’s statement: Trigger arm is in the car, doomed to failure

  US Secretary of State Pompeo recently issued a statement saying that China has imposed national security legislation on Hong Kong, weakening Hong Kong ’s autonomy and freedom. Zhao Lijian said bluntly: "Pompeo's remarks completely violate the basic norms of international relations and seriously interfere in China's internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition."

  He pointed out that Hong Kong's national security legislation punishes a very small number of "Hong Kong independence" elements and violent elements that seriously endanger national security, and protects the legitimate rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens. No country will allow activities that endanger national security, such as splitting the country, on its own territory.

  Zhao Lijian reiterated that China urges the US to correct its mistakes immediately, stop interfering in China ’s internal affairs, and refrain from going further and further on the wrong path. Any action that undermines or obstructs the National People's Congress on Hong Kong-related national security legislation is a trifling matter and is doomed to failure.

  Pompeo said on Twitter that he stood with the people of Hong Kong. Zhao Lijian also noticed this and commented: "He is putting gold on his face. He is standing with those 'Hong Kong independence' elements and violent elements."

Response to Trump or will take measures: urge the US to recognize the situation

  US President Trump said that a press conference will be held on the 29th local time, and may announce measures taken against China by the National Security Legislation of the National People's Congress of China. A reporter asked, will China take countermeasures?

  "We will take necessary measures to resolutely counter the wrong actions of external forces interfering in Hong Kong affairs." Zhao Lijian replied.

  He said that the United States has 85,000 citizens, more than 1,300 companies, nearly 300 regional headquarters and more than 400 regional offices in the United States. Almost all major U.S. financial companies operate in Hong Kong. The U.S. trade surplus with Hong Kong in the past 10 years With a total of US $ 297 billion, it ranks first among US global trading partners.

  "A safe, stable and prosperous Hong Kong is in the interest of the United States. We welcome all parties in the United States to continue to develop and achieve greater success in Hong Kong." Zhao Lijian also said that if the United States insists on harming China's interests, China will take all necessary measures Give a firm return.

Responding to the US request for a meeting of the Security Council: unreasonable practices

  It is also reported that the United States claims that Hong Kong ’s national security legislation impairs Hong Kong ’s high degree of autonomy and freedom, which is related to international peace and security, and requires the United Nations Security Council to hold a video conference on this.

  "The US approach is completely unreasonable. On the issue of Hong Kong's national security legislation, China's attitude and position have been clearly stated." Zhao Lijian said.

  He pointed out that the responsibility of the Security Council is to maintain international peace and security. The issue of Hong Kong ’s national security legislation does not fall within the scope of the Security Council. Non-interference in internal affairs is an important principle of the Charter of the United Nations and a basic principle of international relations. The United States demands that the Security Council discuss Hong Kong-related issues, openly interfere in China ’s internal affairs, and wantonly undermine the basic norms of international relations. The Chinese side naturally and firmly opposes their attempts.

  "The Security Council is not a tool that the United States can manipulate at will. China and internationally presiding over justice will not allow the United States to kidnap the Security Council for its own political purposes," he said.

  Zhao Lijian also said that justice is free and popular, and China and the United States are adhering to multilateralism, who are supporting the United Nations, and who are responsible members of the United Nations. China urges the US to immediately stop such unnecessary political manipulation and do something useful for the international community.

In response to the joint statement of the four foreign ministers: solemn representations have been made

  On the 28th, the foreign ministers of the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada issued a joint statement saying that the National People's Congress of China decided to pass Hong Kong-related national security legislation to violate the international obligations stipulated in the principles of the "Sino-British Joint Statement" and harm the "one country, two systems" framework. A reporter asked what comment China has.

  Zhao Lijian responded by saying that the countries concerned have made rash comments and accused him of this, and grossly interfered in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this, and has made solemn representations to the relevant countries.

  He said that in any country in the world, whether it is a unitary system or a federal system, national security legislation belongs to the national legislative power. Maintaining national security has always been the central authority, which is true in any country.

  In response to the "Sino-British Joint Statement" quoted by foreign parties, Zhao Lijian explained that with the resumption of China's sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997, all rights and obligations related to the British side specified in the "Sino-British Joint Statement" have been fulfilled. . 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 countries concerned have no legal basis and no qualification to invoke the "Sino-British Joint Statement" to make irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong affairs.

  "Hong Kong is Hong Kong in China. No one is more concerned about the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the fundamental well-being of Hong Kong residents than the central government. No one is more determined than the central government to fully and accurately implement the" one country, two systems "policy and basic law." He added. (Finish)