Pompeo claimed that Li Zhiying's arrest was "further proof that the Chinese government deprived Hong Kong of freedom"? China: These political lies have no basis in fact
China News Agency, Beijing, August 11 (Reporter Zhang Ziyang) Regarding the remarks by US Secretary of State Pompeo that Li Zhiying’s arrest was “further proof that the Chinese government deprived Hong Kong of freedom”, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian was a regular reporter in Beijing on the 11th It was stated at the meeting that Pompeo has repeatedly made false statements on Hong Kong-related issues and made irresponsible remarks about China's legitimate actions to safeguard its national security in accordance with the law. These political lies have no factual basis, and China has stated its solemn position many times.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian
A reporter asked: The first question, regarding the arrest of Li Zhiying, US Secretary of State Pompeo stated that this further proves that the Chinese government has deprived Hong Kong of freedom and eroded the rights of Hong Kong people. What's the comment from China? The second question is that there are reports that local people in Hong Kong are competing to buy shares of Apple Daily and the newspaper’s parent company. What's your opinion?
Zhao Lijian said: Regarding the first question, Pompeo has repeatedly made erroneous remarks on Hong Kong-related issues recently and made irresponsible remarks about China's legitimate actions to safeguard its national security in accordance with the law. These political lies have no factual basis, and China has stated its solemn position many times.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that regarding the second question, this is probably a selective report by the relevant media! As far as I know, China’s countermeasures against the United States on Hong Kong-related issues have won universal support from the Hong Kong people, and the so-called sanctions imposed by the United States have been widely condemned by the Hong Kong people.
In addition, a reporter asked: First question, the Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said today that the Japanese side is deeply concerned about the arrests of Li Zhiying and Zhou Ting by the Hong Kong police. What is China's comment? The second question is that the above actions have caused many people engaged in media work in Hong Kong to worry. Does China think that the actions may affect the international image of China and Hong Kong?
Zhao Lijian responded that Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs and will not allow any external interference. We urge the Japanese side to recognize reality, put it right, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs in any way.
Zhao Lijian emphasized that China is a country ruled by law and Hong Kong is a society ruled by law. No one has extra-legal privileges. We support the law enforcement agencies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to perform their duties in accordance with the law. There is nothing to worry about as long as any organization or person in Hong Kong does not violate the law. (Finish)