China News Service, Hong Kong, March 30 (Xinhua) In response to the release of the so-called "2024 Hong Kong Policy Act Report" by the U.S. State Department and related statements issued by U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, a spokesman for the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong) He said that the relevant words and deeds confuse right and wrong, stigmatize Hong Kong's national security law, the SAR's electoral system and Hong Kong's "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance", denigrate Hong Kong's rule of law, democracy, freedom and human rights conditions, and even threaten to sanction SAR officials, grossly interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs have seriously trampled on the principles of international law and the basic norms of international relations. We firmly oppose and strongly condemn this.
The spokesperson said that the Chinese government has always comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implemented the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. Under the protection of Hong Kong's national security law and the new electoral system, Hong Kong's society is in order, the rule of law is defended, and justice is upheld. The SAR police and judicial organs strictly act in accordance with the law, and the legitimate rights of citizens are better protected in a safer environment. The Hong Kong National Security Ordinance, which came into force not long ago, is complementary to the Hong Kong National Security Law. It effectively plugs the legal loopholes in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's national security laws and builds a solid barrier to safeguard national security. Today, Hong Kong has a more stable and predictable business and development environment. Hong Kong continues to be a hot spot for investment and business development, a paradise for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs, and a blessed place for pursuing and building dreams.
The spokesperson pointed out that "asking others to take medicine when you are sick" is a common tactic of the United States, and the "2024 Hong Kong Policy and Law Report" is another despicable footnote of U.S. hegemony and bullying. Instead of acting as the world's policeman and issuing some annual "Hong Kong Policy and Law Report," the United States should take some time to examine itself and take stock of the illusion of judicial independence, vicious partisan fighting, disregard for the rule of law, and the illusion of democracy and freedom, and stop being complacent. If an unfinished building is mistaken for a model house, stop exposing yourself to the trick of "catch a thief if you call a thief", stop destroying unity when you see it, and forcefully create divisions where there is no division. The United States is striving to stage a Hong Kong-related script made up of lies in an attempt to deceive the world and steal its reputation. Little does it know that no one has bought into this annual farce. It will only get boos and ridicules, and it should have been swept into the dustbin of history!
The spokesperson emphasized that "we are still strong despite repeated hardships, regardless of the winds from east to west, north to south." Since ancient times, the Chinese people have not been afraid of ghosts or believe in evil. They have never been afraid of power or pressure. In the face of provocations, troubles, and cunning tactics by external forces, all Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots, will not bend their backs. They will only concentrate on doing their own things at their own pace. Any slander, noise, pressure, or sanctions will be ignored. It's a waste of effort. We urge the US to recognize the facts, take care of its own affairs, and use the Hong Kong issue to stage a clumsy show of hypocrisy and double standards on its own, which will only overdraw the US's little remaining face and credibility! (over)