China's central government has issued a forceful rebuke against foreign interference in Hong Kong's judicial independence, doubling down on its commitment to national security laws. 🔒 The Office for Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) stated Thursday that external attempts to influence legal proceedings are 'futile,' particularly regarding cases involving acts endangering national security.
A spokesperson criticized countries like the U.S. for 'overgeneralizing and abusing' national security concepts while allegedly shielding criminals. 🚫 'Their intimidation tactics won't shake Hong Kong's resolve to uphold the rule of law,' the spokesperson emphasized, referencing the high-profile 'conspiracy to subvert state power' case involving Benny Tai Yiu-ting and others.
The statement reaffirmed Beijing's support for HKSAR's implementation of the National Security Law and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. ⚖️ 'Our commitment to 'one country, two systems' remains unwavering,' the spokesperson added, stressing that Hong Kong's legal framework ensures both stability and prosperity.
