China News Service, Beijing, July 1 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 1st that the issue of Hong Kong’s national security legislation is not a human rights issue at all, nor should it be politicized. The fact that a few external forces intervene in the name of human rights cannot hide the essence of their arrogant prejudice and wanton interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
A reporter asked questions. According to reports, a few days ago, more than 50 countries made a joint speech in response to a few Western countries’ deliberate controversy on Hong Kong’s national security legislation in the Human Rights Council, opposed Western countries’ interference in China’s internal affairs, and supported China’s position on Hong Kong-related issues and Initiatives. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian said that a few days ago, Cuba made a joint statement on behalf of 53 countries in the Human Rights Council, welcomed China’s adoption of the “Law on the Maintenance of National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China”, and believed that this move would be conducive to the “one country, two systems” and the stability of Hong Kong. Long-term prosperity and stability, the legal rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents can be better exercised in a safe environment. These countries reiterate that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inseparable part of China. Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs and the outside world should not interfere.
Zhao Lijian said that national security legislation belongs to the sovereignty of a country. The National People’s Congress of China, in accordance with the provisions of the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law of Hong Kong, establishes and improves the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from the national level to safeguard national security. "A stable and far-reaching policy.
"The relevant legislation strikes against a very small number of illegal and criminal acts and activities that endanger national security. It guarantees the safety of the vast majority of Hong Kong residents and the rights and freedoms they enjoy in accordance with the law. The vast majority of countries in the international community fully understand and respect China’s maintenance The legitimate and legitimate efforts of national security. These calls for justice once again show that justice is free and popular." Zhao Lijian said.
He introduced that Ms. Lin Zhengyue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, also delivered a speech on behalf of Hong Kong at the Human Rights Council, supporting Hong Kong’s national security legislation, pointing out the need to establish and improve Hong Kong’s legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security at the national level, and The legitimacy of the central government's constitutional power over Hong Kong and central legislation.
"The issue of Hong Kong's national security legislation is not a human rights issue at all, and it should not be politicized. A small number of external forces intervene in the name of human rights for ulterior motives, and they cannot conceal their arrogant prejudice and the nature of wanton interference in other countries' internal affairs. "" Zhao Lijian said.
He pointed out that some people claim to respect the rule of law, but violate the just voice of the international community demanding that the principles of international law and the basic norms of the international community be observed. We advise relevant parties to understand the situation clearly, view China objectively and impartially in enacting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s National Security Law, stop distorting and discrediting, and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs. (Finish)