Zhao Lijian: Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong, urge relevant parties to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs in any way

　　China News Service, Beijing, March 8 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) Regarding Belarus’s joint speech on behalf of 70 countries in Hong Kong-related support to China at the UN Human Rights Council, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 8th that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong and Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. We urge relevant parties to abide by international law and basic norms of international relations and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any way.

　　A reporter asked a question. On March 5, Belarus, representing 70 countries, made a joint speech at the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council, supporting China’s position and measures on Hong Kong-related issues and opposing Western countries’ interference in China’s internal affairs through Hong Kong-related issues. .

What is China's comment?

　　Zhao Lijian stated that on March 5, Belarus represented 70 countries in a joint speech at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council, reiterating China’s support for China’s implementation of "one country, two systems" in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and that Hong Kong has got rid of the turbulent situation after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. , Gradually restored stability, and emphasized that non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign countries is an important principle of the UN Charter and a basic norm of international relations. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inseparable part of China. Hong Kong affairs are China’s internal affairs. We urge relevant parties to respect China’s sovereignty and stop Interference in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs.

In addition, more than 20 countries have supported China’s position and measures on Hong Kong-related issues in separate speeches at the Human Rights Council.

　　Zhao Lijian emphasized that China has always adhered to the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. The relevant measures of the Chinese central government will help better protect the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law, and will help promote the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. , Is conducive to the steady and far-reaching practice of "one country, two systems".

Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong. Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. No country, organization or individual has the right to interfere.

　　"The vast number of developing countries once again joined forces to voice justice in the UN Human Rights Council, which fully demonstrates that facts speak louder than words and fairness is in the hearts of the people." Zhao Lijian said, China's determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests is unwavering and implements " The principle of "one country, two systems" and the determination to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability are unwavering.

We urge relevant parties to abide by international law and basic norms of international relations and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any way.

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