In response to certain members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations who have recklessly slandered Hong Kong's human rights, rule of law, democracy, and freedom, vilified Hong Kong's national security laws, supported and emboldened anti-China and destabilizing elements in Hong Kong, tarnished Hong Kong's international reputation, and grossly interfered in Hong Kong's affairs and China's internal matters, the spokesperson of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has expressed strong condemnation and resolute opposition.

The spokesperson stated that Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law. Since the implementation of the National Security Law and the National Security Ordinance, Hong Kong society has become more prosperous and stable, the practice of "one country, two systems" has gained new vitality, and the rights legally enjoyed by citizens have been fully protected. At the same time, the business environment in the Special Administrative Region has been continuously consolidated and optimized, and Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center has been further enhanced, earning widespread praise from the international community.

The spokesperson pointed out that the rule of law is based on the principle that laws must be followed and violations must be punished. Anti-China and destabilizing elements such as Jimmy Lai, who collude with foreign forces and spread separatist rhetoric, seriously endanger national security and are by no means so-called "champions of democracy and human rights." The Special Administrative Region's independent judiciary upholds the rule of law and resolutely cracks down on actions and activities that jeopardize national security. These measures are legally justified, reasonable, and beyond reproach.

The spokesperson emphasized that some U.S. politicians turn a blind eye to the myriad problems within their own country, yet repeatedly use "democracy and freedom" as political tools to meddle in the internal affairs of other nations. Their sinister intentions are clear, and their despicable actions are contemptible. China will continue to fully and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" policy and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. We urge the U.S. to genuinely respect the spirit of the rule of law, immediately stop its futile attempts to play the "Hong Kong card," cease tarnishing Hong Kong's international reputation, halt interference in and undermining of the Special Administrative Region's judiciary, and immediately stop meddling in China's internal affairs!