“Many common law jurisdictions, including Western countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, as well as Singapore, have enacted multiple laws to protect national security,” he said.
“Congress, turning a blind eye to that fact and making exaggerated statements, is demonstrating classic hypocrisy of political hegemony and double standards.”
European Parliament members on Wednesday used their last session before June elections to adopt a non-binding emergency resolution calling for the repeal of Hong Kong’s internal national security law and previous laws imposed by the Chinese government. did.
The Hong Kong government said Thursday that the bill addresses weaknesses in the city’s legal system and enforcement mechanisms to protect national security.
“We must once again emphasize that this ordinance is a law designed to protect us from outside forces that threaten our security, and it acts like a stronger door and a more effective lock to protect our country. It must be done,” he said.
A spokesperson said the new law does not affect normal business operations or the interactions of local institutions, organizations and individuals with other parts of the world.
He stressed that the bill does not pose a threat to law-abiding people, including employees, organizations and companies of the EU and its Member States.
Hong Kong authorities also stressed that protecting national security is within the internal affairs of the sovereign jurisdiction, and that neither the ordinance nor the national security law imposed by the Chinese government should justify any intervention.
“The European Parliament is openly calling for so-called ‘sanctions’ against… [Hong Kong] These are employees who faithfully protect national security,” they added.
The European Parliament’s resolution reiterated a long-standing call for the EU to impose sanctions on Lee and all Hong Kong and Beijing officials “responsible for the suppression of freedom” in the city.
European Parliament condemns Hong Kong’s imprisonment of EU nationals on security charges
European Parliament condemns Hong Kong’s imprisonment of EU nationals on security charges
The city government said Thursday that it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of the case as legal proceedings regarding Mr. Lai are still ongoing.
“All defendants will receive a fair trial in strict accordance with the laws applicable in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong law. [national security law]) and are protected by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights,” the spokesperson said.
“Attempts by any country, organization, or individual to obstruct judicial proceedings. [Hong Kong] Using political power, the media, or other means to deny defendants the fair trial they deserve is a reprehensible act that undermines the rule of law. [Hong Kong]”
Hong Kong minister says British official BN(O) passport is invalid as ID
Hong Kong minister says British official BN(O) passport is invalid as ID
Lai, 76, is on trial on two counts of collusion with a foreign power and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications.
The European Parliament normally considers three emergency resolutions in each body’s plenary session, covering what it considers to be topical human rights issues. These are quickly negotiated among a small group of MPs before being debated and voted on.
