China News Service, Beijing, July 6th (Reporter Zhang Ziyang) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian emphasized in Beijing on the 6th that Canada’s erroneous remarks concerning Hong Kong and the announced measures, regardless of Hong Kong’s National Security Law will help stabilize “one country, two systems” The basic facts of Zhiyuan seriously violate international law and basic norms of international relations, and grossly interfere in China's internal affairs. China strongly condemns this and reserves the right to make further responses. All consequences arising therefrom will be fully borne by Canada.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked questions. A few days ago, Canadian Foreign Minister Shang Pengfei issued a statement announcing that Canada banned the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong and suspended the extradition treaty with Hong Kong. prompt. In addition, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau also said that Canada is considering other measures such as immigration. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian said that Canada’s erroneous remarks related to Hong Kong and the announced measures, regardless of the basic facts of Hong Kong’s National Security Law that contribute to the “one country, two systems” stability, seriously violated the basic principles of international law and international relations and grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs. China strongly condemns this and reserves the right to make further responses. All consequences arising therefrom will be fully borne by Canada.
He said that Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs, and foreign countries have no right to interfere arbitrarily. The Chinese government's determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests is unswerving, and its determination to oppose external forces to intervene in Hong Kong's affairs is unswerving. Any attempt to pressure China will never succeed.
Zhao Lijian emphasized that China urges Canada to immediately correct its mistakes and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China’s internal affairs in any way to avoid further damage to China-Canada relations. (Finish)