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 dismissed allegations in a recent European Union report regarding continuous declines in political freedoms and autonomy within the SAR. According to a government spokesman, the administration strongly condemns the unfounded and biased content targeting various aspects of Hong Kong SAR in the EU's annual report.
He emphasized that the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents are better safeguarded under the territory's national security laws. The HKSAR government urged the EU to respect facts, comply with international law, and cease its interference in Hong Kong matters, which are strictly the internal affairs of China. Moreover, the spokesman noted that while the media landscape in the SAR remains vibrant following the enactment of national security legislation, some individuals with ulterior motives have fabricated facts regarding freedom of press and speech in Hong Kong.
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