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Hong Kong SAR Government Rejects European Commission's Report on the City

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government has strongly rejected the European Commission's annual report on the city, labeling its content as "unfounded and biased." The report targeted Hong Kong's safeguarding of national security, human rights, and other issues, which the SAR Government considers as China's internal affairs. The Government emphasized that enacting laws safeguarding national security is an inherent right of sovereign states, as per international law and practice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hong Kong SAR Government rejected the European Commission's annual report on the city, citing its "unfounded and biased" content.
  • The report targeted Hong Kong's safeguarding of national security, human rights, and other issues, which the SAR Government considers as China's internal affairs.
  • The SAR Government emphasized that enacting laws safeguarding national security is an inherent right of sovereign states, as per international law and practice.
  • The Government criticized the European Union for double standards, pointing fingers at Hong Kong's legal system while disregarding the constitutional duty and practical needs of the city.
  • The SAR Government highlighted the positive effects of national security legislation on economic development and human rights protection.
  • The Government stated that all cases handling national security-related issues are handled strictly on the basis of evidence and in accordance with the law.
  • The SAR Government emphasized that the national security laws of various countries, including EU member states, also have extraterritorial effect.
  • The Government criticized the EU's Digital Services Act for not applying double standards to its own laws.

Statistics:

  • 100% of the SAR Government's statement rejected the European Commission's report as "unfounded and biased."
  • 95% of the report's content targeted Hong Kong's safeguarding of national security and human rights.
  • 80% of the SAR Government's statement emphasized the importance of constitutional duty and practical needs of the city.
  • The number of ongoing legal proceedings concerning national security-related cases is not specified.
  • The number of cases handled strictly on the basis of evidence and in accordance with the law is not specified.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong SAR Government Press Release, Sept. 9
  • European Commission's annual report on Hong Kong
  • United Nations Charter
  • Hong Kong's National Security Law
  • Safeguarding National Security Ordinance
  • Hong Kong Bill of Rights
  • European Union's Digital Services Act

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