Q: On September 17, the European Parliament adopted a negative resolution concerning the “Hong Kong Alliance” case. What is China’s comment?

A: The European Parliament’s resolution concerning Hong Kong disregards facts and legal principles, slanders and smears the practice of “one country, two systems”and Hong Kong’s national security laws, blatantly interferes in Hong Kong’s judicial process, and grossly meddles in China’s internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition, has lodged solemn representations with the EU side at the earliest opportunity and made clear its solemn position.

Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, where laws must be observed and those who violate the law must be held accountable. The defendants in the “Hong Kong Alliance” case have long engaged in anti-China activities aimed at destabilizing Hong Kong and undermined social stability in Hong Kong. The facts concerning their crimes of inciting subversion of state power are clear, the evidence is conclusive, and the offense has caused serious harm. Judicial authorities in Hong Kong SAR handle the “Hong Kong Alliance” case in accordance with the law, and no external forces have any right to make irresponsible remarks.

Hong Kong affairs are purely China’s internal affairs that brook no external interference. China urges the European Parliament to earnestly respect China’s sovereignty, respect the rule of law in Hong Kong, immediately stop making irresponsible remarks on the Hong Kong SAR’s handling of the “Hong Kong Alliance” case, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong’s judicial affairs, which are China’s internal affairs, in any form.