The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government severely condemns the US’s claim to “sanction” the central and SAR government officials
Xinhua News Agency Hong Kong reported on January 16 that the US State Department imposed coercive measures on six central and SAR government officials in accordance with the so-called “Presidential Executive Order on the Normalization of Hong Kong.” The Hong Kong SAR government severely condemned this on the 16th and considered it a The latest example of the United States interfering in China’s internal affairs and obstructing the actions of the SAR authorities to safeguard national security is a ridiculous and despicable act.
The spokesperson pointed out that the Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said that such despicable actions by the US side are totally illegal and violate established international legal principles. It is a glorious mission for her and her colleagues to prevent, stop and punish acts and activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law. Without fear of any intimidation, the SAR government will fully support the central government in adopting any appropriate countermeasures.
The spokesperson said that since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Act, the US government has used various incidents and excuses to slander the Hong Kong National Security Act and wantonly attack the responsible, loyal, and lawful enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Act. Has the law touched the pain points of foreign countries and foreign forces?”
The spokesman said that after the recent incident in the U.S. Capitol, many people in the international community have clearly seen that the actions of the United States exposed its double standards and hypocrisy, and clearly violated international law and basic norms of international relations.
The spokesman pointed out that the Hong Kong National Security Law or any laws in the SAR apply equally to everyone in Hong Kong, and no one can override the law. The arrests, prosecutions and other actions of law enforcement agencies are strictly in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. “We are shocked by the irresponsible remarks made by overseas government officials that people holding certain political ideas should not be sanctioned by law; we are shocked by the US State Department’s statement requesting the immediate release of suspects arrested by law enforcement agencies in the SAR. Even more surprised.”
Tan Yaozong, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress who has been “sanctioned” by the United States, said that he is just, reasonable, reasonable and legal to work for the overall situation and prosperity of Hong Kong. He has never had assets in the United States. Although the so-called “sanctions” have brought some Inconvenience, but no big deal.
The Director of the National Security Division of the Police of the Special Administrative Region Government Cai Zhanpeng, the Assistant Commissioner of the Police (National Security) Jian Qien, and the Assistant Commissioner of the Police (National Security) Jiang Xueli stated that maintaining national security is the responsibility and honor of police officers. They Will continue to do his job well, fearlessly, strictly enforce the law, and unswervingly maintain national security.
