China News Agency, Brussels, July 8. The spokesperson of the Chinese mission to the European Union responded to the European Parliament’s resolution on Hong Kong on the 8th, emphasizing China’s unwavering determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and any attempts by external forces to interfere in Hong Kong affairs. Neither will succeed, advocating sanctions "will inevitably lift a rock and hit one's own feet."
A reporter asked that the European Parliament passed a resolution on Hong Kong that day, requiring the Hong Kong authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all journalists, "peaceful protesters" and activists, and requiring EU member states to impose sanctions against relevant individuals and entities in China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and coordinate their implementation." The “lifeboat” measure calls on EU institutions and member states’ government representatives and diplomats to refuse to attend the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. What’s China’s response to this?
The spokesperson of the Chinese mission to the European Union stated that the relevant resolutions of the European Parliament have reversed black and white, flagrantly violated the basic norms of international relations and the spirit of the rule of law, and grossly interfered in China's internal affairs. China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
The spokesperson pointed out that since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law for more than a year, Hong Kong’s rule of law has been restored, citizens’ lives have become more peaceful, the business environment has become better, and development has returned to the right track. It has won the support and support of all Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots. 90 Yu Guo supported China's just position on Hong Kong-related issues in the UN Human Rights Council.
The spokesperson emphasized that Hong Kong is a society under the rule of law. Everyone is equal before the law, and no one has extra-legal privileges. The Hong Kong police act in strict accordance with the law against individuals and companies suspected of endangering national security. This is the justice of fighting crime, maintaining the rule of law and social order. This has nothing to do with freedom of speech and the press.
"Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong, and Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. We warn relevant agencies that China is unwavering in its determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. Any attempt by external forces to interfere in Hong Kong affairs will not succeed. It advocates sanctions. He will inevitably lift a rock and hit himself in the foot." The spokesperson said.
The spokesperson also stated that China firmly opposes the politicization of sports. It is politically motivated to try to interfere with, obstruct, and sabotage the preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which is irresponsible and harms the interests of athletes from all countries and the international Olympic cause. All sectors of the international community, including the governments of many countries, the Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee, have clearly opposed this wrong approach.
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