Certain U.S. politicians urged to stop interfering in HKSAR affairs by playing 'bill card'

In response to certain U.S. lawmakers once again proposing a so-called "bill" and threatening to impose sanctions on officials, judges, and prosecutors of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on a so-called list of "sanctions," a spokesperson of the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Saturday.

Since the implementation of the national security law for Hong Kong, the social order has been restored, the spirit of the rule of law has been demonstrated, and the rights and freedoms enjoyed by HKSAR residents have been fully guaranteed in accordance with the law. The HKSAR is integrating into the national development framework and enhancing its international influence. It has also regained its position as the world's freest economy, and now ranks third globally as an international financial center. Additionally, it ranks among the top in the world for "global competitiveness," "talent competitiveness," and "investment environment," which reflects the confidence of the international community in HKSAR, said the spokesperson.

The spokesperson emphasized that the essence of the rule of law is that laws must be followed, and violations must be punished. Lawfully combating crimes that endanger national security aligns with the principles of the rule of law and international norms, said the spokesperson.

Certain anti-China politicians in the U.S. ignore the facts of good governance in HKSAR, repeatedly fabricating malicious laws and threatening to sanction officials, judges, and prosecutors of the HKSAR. This openly tramples on the spirit of the rule of law and violates the principles of international law and the basic norms of international relations, fully exposing their ignorance, prejudice, and hypocritical double standards, the spokesperson said. 

The spokesperson said the historical trend of "one country, two systems" remaining stable and enduring, and HKSAR's transition from governance to prosperity, will not change. Any threats or intimidation can't shake the prosperous and stable situation in HKSAR, nor can they obscure the fact that the rights and freedoms of residents in HKSAR are fully guaranteed. They also can't undermine the firm determination of patriots in performing their duties in accordance with the law, the spokesperson said. 

We urge certain U.S. politicians to recognize the overall situation, stop their reckless actions, and immediately stop the political manipulation and despicable behavior of interfering in Hong Kong affairs, the spokesperson noted.

On Saturday, the government of HKSAR also issued a statement strongly condemning U.S. lawmakers' attempt through a so-called "bill" to intimidate HKSAR personnel safeguarding national security.