Govt rejects 'unfounded' allegations in EU report
The government on Wednesday rejected accusations made in a European Union report that there were "continuous erosions" in political freedoms and autonomy in the SAR. In a statement, a government spokesman said the administration "strongly disapproved of and rejected the unfounded and biased content against various aspects of the HKSAR in the so-called annual report on Hong Kong issued by the…
The Hong Kong government on Wednesday dismissed allegations in a European Union report claiming continuous violations of political freedoms and autonomy in the region. A government spokesman stated the administration strongly condemned the report's claims as unfounded and biased against various aspects of the HKSAR. He emphasized that the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents are safeguarded by the territory's national security laws.
The spokesman urged the EU to respect facts, adhere to international law, and cease its interference in Hong Kong matters, which are internal Chinese affairs. He also noted that while the media landscape in the SAR has remained robust since the implementation of the national security legislation, some individuals with hidden agendas have fabricated facts about freedom of press and speech in Hong Kong.
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