HK Alliance long been spreading hatred: CE

Chief Executive John Lee denounced the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, accusing it of deliberately sowing seeds of hatred against the Communist Party of China and the Central Government in Hong Kong. Lee's comments came in response to a High Court ruling that convicted the alliance and two of its former leaders, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, of inciting subversion.

The alliance had allegedly sought to stir dissent, hatred, and disloyalty among the public towards the CPC and the Central Government through various tactics, and to incite people to undermine state authority. Lee emphasized that the government would uphold the rule of law and enforce laws, even when offenders attempt to disguise their real intentions with sophistry and rhetoric.

During the trial, external forces were found to have maliciously attacked the judiciary, the Department of Justice, and law enforcement agencies, attempting to interfere with a fair trial through political tactics and misleading statements. The government strongly condemned this attempt to undermine the rule of law. The Office for Safeguarding National Security stated that the verdict reflects the spirit of the rule of law and protects the national security law.

Its spokesman highlighted that the actions of the alliance severely violated the Hong Kong National Security Law, caused significant harm to the country's and Hong Kong's fundamental interests, endangered national constitutional order, and posed a real threat to national security and social stability.