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Commissioner’s Office urges American politicians to stop political stunts that defy the rule of law
2022-10-26 16:25

The spokesperson for the Commissioner’s Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR strongly disapproved and firmly rejected some US politicians’ baseless accusation of a Hong Kong court’s law-based trial for Jimmy Lai over his fraud suspicion. They openly spoke up for the anti-China element and vilified the rule of law in the HKSAR. We urged the relevant politicians to respect laws and facts, recognize the historical trend, and immediately stop their political stunts that trample on the rule of law.

The spokesperson pointed out that Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law where laws must be enforced and law-breakers held accountable, and that no one is above the law. Hong Kong judiciaries performed their statutory duties by trying the case in strict accordance with law and legal procedures, which safeguarded Hong Kong’s rule of law and justice and brooks no slander. No attempt to sugarcoat the likes of Jimmy Lai as “human rights defenders” or “freedom heroes” can cover up their criminal facts, and they must be brought to justice.

The spokesperson pointed out that over the past 25 years since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, the principles of “one country, two systems”, “Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong” and “Hong Kong enjoying a high degree of autonomy” have been earnestly implemented; Hong Kong’s legal index has ranked high globally; the lawful rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents have been fully protected; and Hong Kong has come a long way in development. Under the National Security Law for the HKSAR and the new electoral system, Hong Kong’s legal order has been restored, legal principles upheld, and its development back on track. As a new chapter of good governance is opening, Hong Kong people are full of confidence in the future of the city. However, some American politicians wear tinted glasses and turn a blind eye to Hong Kong’s mainstream public opinion and Hong Kong’s legal achievements. They proclaim to “stand with Hong Kong people”, but in fact side with anti-China forces in Hong Kong, which laid bare their intention to undermine Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability in the guise of the rule of law.

The spokesperson stressed that the just-concluded 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China mapped out a blueprint for socialism with Chinese characteristics in a new era, and all Chinese people, Hong Kong compatriots included, are marching on a new journey towards building a modern socialist country in all respects. No interference can damage the foundation of Hong Kong’s rule of law, nor can they weaken China’s determination to firmly uphold “one country, two systems”, or stop the historical trend of Hong Kong moving to greater prosperity and the Chinese nation achieving the great rejuvenation. We urge US politicians to recognize the reality, put themselves in the right position, refrain from interfering in Hong Kong affairs, and immediately stop their political stunts!