China firmly opposes the EU's Hong Kong-related restrictions and has lodged solemn representations with the EU

　　China News Service, Beijing, July 29 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Regarding the EU’s legislation on Hong Kong’s national security safeguards, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on the 29th that China firmly opposes it and has already informed the EU. Make solemn representations.

　　A reporter asked a question. On the 28th, the European Union introduced a series of measures against Hong Kong's national security legislation, including restrictions on the export of sensitive technology and equipment to Hong Kong. What is China's comment?

　　Wang Wenbin said that Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs, and any foreign country or organization has no right to interfere. The relevant measures adopted by the European side violated the basic norm of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries in international relations. China firmly opposes it and has made solemn representations to the European side. The formulation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law is to make up for the long-term legal loopholes in the maintenance of national security in Hong Kong. The purpose is to improve the rule of law in Hong Kong, so that "one country, two systems" can move steadily on the track of the rule of law. It is fully in line with the Constitution and the Basic Law and not only beneficial The long-term stability, prosperity and stability of Hong Kong are also conducive to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of all foreign companies and personnel in Hong Kong.

　　Wang Wenbin emphasized that since the European Union claims to have interests and concerns in Hong Kong and hopes to see Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, it should work in this direction with practical actions instead of unilaterally introducing some so-called countermeasures that will affect Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. "We urge the European side to truly respect China's position and actions on Hong Kong's national security issues, stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any way, do more things that are conducive to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and focus on maintaining the healthy development of China-EU relations. Above." (End)