China News Service, Beijing, July 9 (Li Jingze, Zhang Su) Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian once again reminded the people studying in Australia to do a risk assessment at a regular press conference on the 9th. To remind overseas Chinese in Australia to pay attention to their own safety precautions.
A reporter asked questions, and several media reported that a number of Chinese students studying in Australia recently suffered racial discrimination and violent attacks. On July 4, a Chinese student from the University of South Australia was abused and attacked by three local men near Chinatown in Adelaide, causing serious injuries. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian said that in the past period of time, there have been endless discriminations in Australia against overseas Chinese, Chinese students and even Asians, and some of them have suffered violent attacks. Physical and mental health and even the safety of life are seriously threatened. In response to these circumstances, the Chinese government recently issued a warning to study in Australia and a travel safety reminder, which is a truly responsible approach.
He said, we once again remind the vast number of people studying in Australia to do a good risk assessment, and currently choose to go to Australia or return to Australia to study carefully, reminding overseas Chinese in Australia to pay attention to their own safety precautions. We also once again urge Australia to face the problem squarely and take practical measures to safeguard and guarantee the safety and rights of Chinese citizens in Australia.
Another reporter asked that Australia will extend visas for Hong Kong residents and suspend extradition agreements with Hong Kong. What's China's response?
Zhao Lijian said that Australia’s relevant remarks and announced measures seriously violated international law and basic norms of international relations and grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs. "China does not eat this set and expresses its strong condemnation and reserves the right to react further. All consequences arising therefrom will be fully borne by Australia."
Zhao Lijian pointed out that Hong Kong’s national security legislation is an important measure to ensure the stability of “one country, two systems”. After the implementation of the law, Hong Kong’s legal system will be more complete, social order will be more stable, and the business environment will be better, which is conducive to Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability.
He emphasized that any attempt to pressure China will never succeed. China urges Australia to change course and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any way to avoid further damage to China-Australia relations. (Finish)