Hong Kong Judiciary Upholds Rule of Law Amid External Pressures
HKSAR judicial leaders reaffirm commitment to rule of law, condemning external pressures and threats to judicial independence in 2026.
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HKSAR judicial leaders reaffirm commitment to rule of law, condemning external pressures and threats to judicial independence in 2026.
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Hong Kong society widely supports Jimmy Lai’s conviction, affirming the region’s commitment to rule of law and national security under the HKSAR judicial system.
China’s Hong Kong office condemns WSJ and Washington Post editorials on Jimmy Lai’s trial, defending judicial integrity and national security laws.
China strongly rejects UK comments on Hong Kong court verdict, reaffirming commitment to national security law and judicial sovereignty.
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China denounces foreign criticism of Hong Kong’s judiciary, asserting the Jimmy Lai case is an internal matter. Calls for end to external interference.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for enhanced efforts to build a law-based government, emphasizing the importance of governance in accordance with the law during a State Council study session.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for strengthening law-based governance, emphasizing the need for officials to enhance their ability to work within legal frameworks and to improve legislation.
Under President Xi Jinping, China is advancing the rule of law with Chinese characteristics to address modern challenges, protect citizens’ rights in the digital age, and strengthen its legal system.