The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has expressed strong dissatisfaction and condemnation towards recent remarks made by U.S. diplomat Gregory May concerning Hong Kong’s affairs.
During an interview, May alleged that rights and freedoms in Hong Kong are being “eroded,” prompting a stern response from Chinese authorities. A spokesperson from the Commissioner’s Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR asserted that since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, the region has returned to stability, and citizens’ lawful rights are effectively safeguarded.
“There is no absolute freedom in the world. Freedom has never been without boundaries, constraints, or limits,” the spokesperson emphasized, highlighting the government’s stance on the balance between security and individual rights.
The spokesperson called on May, as a representative of the U.S. government in Hong Kong, to adhere to the basic professional ethics and conduct guidelines of consular officials. “We hope he can do more to promote cooperation between Hong Kong and the U.S., rather than concocting lies and attacking Hong Kong,” the spokesperson added.
The exchange underscores ongoing tensions between China and the U.S. over issues related to Hong Kong, with Beijing urging foreign officials to respect its sovereignty and refrain from interfering in domestic affairs.
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China warns Gregory May against meddling in Hong Kong affairs
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