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香港特�e行政�^（特�^）政府今日（十一月二十日）就美中����c安全���h委�T���l表所�^「二零二四年�蟾妗�柔��ο愀厶�^各方面情�r的失��言�和污�`抹黑，表示��烈�l�，�K必����直斥其非。
特�^政府�l言人�f：「特�^政府��烈不�M和��Q反�γ乐薪����c安全���h委�T��肆意以政治凌�{法治，一再透�^所�^『�蟾妗桓深A香港特�^事�铡Ｏ愀厶�^是中�A人民共和��不可分�x的部分，是一��在『一���芍啤幌孪碛懈叨茸灾�唷⒅陛�於中央人民政府的地方行政�^域。香港特�^定���^�m依法有效防�、制止和�椭挝：��家安全的行�楹突�樱�同�r�^�m依法保障香港市民的�嗬�和自由。特�^政府再次��烈敦促美���J清事��，遵����H法和���H�P�S的基本��t，立即停止干涉��僦���日�的香港事�铡！�
�S�o��家安全相�P法律
�l言人���{：「世界各��都有�任�S�o��家安全，香港特�^作�橹腥A人民共和��不可分�x的部分亦不例外。特�^政府�o�秩魏瓮獠�萘Φ陌粤韬屯���行�椋���Q反�ζ涓缮嫦愀厶�^事�铡Ｗ浴断愀��安法》在二○二○年六月��施以�恚�美���^�m刻意漠�香港在二○一九年�l生的大型、持�m、重��香港社��民生���、�o日�o之的暴�y，而�Α断愀��安法》的��施能�蜃��V大香港市民生活和���活�踊�驼�常、�I商�h境恢�偷���r完全置若罔�。�V大在港生活的居民和在港��I的商�艟��H身��v香港成功���F由�y及治的重大�D折。」
「事��是，自《香港��安法》�C布��施，已填�a了特�^�S�o��家安全法律制度和�绦�C制的缺口，令香港社��由�y�治，市民生活和���活�拥靡曰�驼�常。香港的世界���力排名上升，在全球����w中位居前列，便是高水平安全�o航高�|量�l展的最佳���C。而�S着《�S�o��家安全�l例》於二○二四年三月二十三日刊��生效後，特�^�S�o��家安全的法律制度和�绦�C制�M一步得以完善。《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》兼容互�a，形成一套全面而有效的�S�o��家安全法律制度，使��家安全得到有效保障，�K�橄愀厶�^�B牢�S�o安全�定的防�，�榇龠M良政善治提供���的制度保障。」
「《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》清楚�明��成有�P罪行的元素和刑�P、例外情�r和免��q�o，按法治原�t�猿址e�O防�，依法制止和�椭挝：��家安全的行�楹突�樱�只���O少�滴：��家安全的人和�M�，保障�V大市民的人身和��a安全。���H商�Q及投�Y活�有枰�一���定和�w�F法治的�h境才能有效�M行。《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》使香港特�^的�I商�h境更�定，�K�M一步�S�o法治。以上�N�N都有利於香港特�^的�I商�h境。在香港特�^�M行正常�I��K奉公守法的人士、企�I及�C��不可能�`��法�W。」
「�l例下的『境外干�A』罪�K不禁止�c外��政府建立�I�贞P�S。此罪行旨在制止使用不��手段以及配合境外�萘ψ鞒瞿稠�作�椋�意�D��砀深A效果。任何人都不可能因�檎�常的商�I��I和�ν饨煌�而不自�X地�`法。」
「香港特�^�谭ú块T一直根���C��、�栏褚勒辗�律，以及按有�P人士或�挝坏男�槎��袢�谭ㄐ�樱��c涉事人士或�M�的政治立�觥⒈尘盎蚵��I�o�P。任何倡�h某些人或�M�不��就其�`法行�椋�包括勾�Y外��或境外�萘Φ倪`法行�椋�受到法律制裁，等同�o予其犯法特�啵��@完全�`反法治精神。」
「在《基本法》及《香港人�喾ò浮返谋Ｕ舷拢�所有面�π淌轮缚氐娜司�享有由有��立��判�嗟乃痉�C�P�M行公平���的�嗬�。《基本法》亦�明，香港特�^法院��立�M行��判，不受任何干涉。」
�完善的�x�e制度和重塑�^�h��
特�^政府�l言人表示：「�完善的香港特�^�x�e制度�槿�面落��『���者治港』原�t提供法律保障，�_保政�嗾莆赵���者手中是世界通行的政治原�t，�]有一����家或地�^的人民��容�S政�嗦淙氩���甚或出�u自己��家的人手中。任何背景人士，只要符合���者的要求和具�w��剩�都可以依法�⒓舆x�e，�K在成功�@�x後�M入香港特�^管治架��，�橄愀凼忻穹��铡！�
「特�^政府�勒�反�g美��所�^�蟾�χ厮�^�h��的�e�`描述。上一��^�h��的�y象在香港人�M皆知和���海���^�h��重回正�，重塑�^�h��是有必要性和迫切性。重塑�^�h��是完善地�^治理工作的重要一�h，�O立多�N的�^�h�T�a生方式，�����鄹鄱�且有志服�盏�^的人士可以透�^多�N渠道�⑴c�^�h��的工作，能�蚋�全面、�蚀_反映民意。」
「在二○二三年十二月十日�e行的二○二三年�^�h��一般�x�e是特�^政府完善地�^治理�w系、重塑�^�h��後的第一�鋈�港性大型�x�e，��^�h��制度重回《基本法》第九十七�l下非政�嘈灾J��M�的定位，全面落��『���者治港』原�t，意�x重大。�@是一�龈哔|量的�x�e，整�w�_至公平、公正、廉��、安全、有序的目�耍�充分展�F��良的�x�e文化、突�@重塑後�^�h��制度的��越性。」
�S�o司法公正和法治精神
�l言人�m指出：「特�^政府���{所有案件（包括有�P案件）均是�栏窀����C��和依照法律�理。所有被告均�栏癜凑障愀圻m用法律（包括《香港��安法》及《�S�o��家安全�l例》），�K在《基本法》及《香港人�喾ò浮返谋Ｕ舷陆邮芄�平���。任何��家、�M�或��人企�D利用政治力量干�A香港特�^司法程序，以促使任何被告人不能�@得��有公平���，都是破�南愀厶�^法治的行�椋���受�l�。」
「特�^政府�S�o��立的司法�啵�全力支持司法�C��依法��立行使��判�啵��S�o司法公正和法治精神。《基本法》第二�l、第十九�l及第八十五�l�明，香港特�^享有��立的司法�嗪徒K���啵�法院��立�M行��判，不受任何干涉。《基本法》第九十二�l亦明文�f明香港特�^的法官和其他司法人�T，��根��其本人的司法和��I才能�x用。所有法官和司法人�T�得到由本地法官和法律界人士及其他方面的知名人士�M成的��立委�T��推�]，�K由行政�L官任命。所有�@任命的法官和司法人�T���^�m�o守司法誓言，奉公守法，以�o�帧�o偏、�o私、�o欺之精神，�栏窀���法律原�t，�S持司法公�x。建立香港特�^�S�o��家安全的�C制不���p害��立司法�啵�香港特�^司法制度亦�^�m受《基本法》保障。法官在�理危害��家安全犯罪案件�r，一如其他案件，都是��立公正地履行司法��，不受任何干涉。」
「律政司按《基本法》第六十三�l主管刑事�z控工作，依法��立作出�z控�Q定，不受任何干涉，律政司在有充分�C��令案件有合理�C���_致定罪，以及在合乎公�利益的情�r下，才��提出起�V。」
「司法�C�P依法��立行使��判�啵�而所有面�π淌轮缚氐娜硕枷碛薪邮芄�平���的�嗬�。法院�栏癜凑兆C��和所有�m用法律判案。案件不��因涉案者的��I、政治理念或背景而在�理上有所不同。控方有�任在毫�o合理疑�c下�C明被告人犯罪，被告人才可被法庭定罪。」
「��於�M�履�的特�^政府官�T、法官和�z控官，任何��家、�M�或��人企�D利用政治力量，威���⑵淞腥胨��^『制裁』名�危�肆意干�A香港特�^的司法程序，都是破�南愀厶�^法治的行�椋�特�^政府予以��烈�l�。�@些行�槟康拿黠@是想恐��特�^政府官�T、法官和�z控官，特�e是恐��法官，�L�影�他��公平公正地���案件，�L�影�他��作出的裁�Q，妨�K司法公正。�l表有意�D干�_或妨�K司法公正的言�，或作出有同�右�D的行�椋�亦�O有可能��成刑事藐�法庭罪或妨�K司法公正罪。香港特�^相�P人�T�o�秩魏味��，定���^�m�远ú灰坡男芯S�o��家安全的�任。」
保障�嗬�和自由
�l言人表示：「特�^政府�远��S�o香港市民受到法律保障的�嗬�和自由。自香港回�w祖��以�恚�人�嘁恢笔艿健��法》和《基本法》的�����制保障。《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》亦清楚�明香港特�^�S�o��家安全����尊重和保障人�啵�依法保�o香港居民根��《基本法》、《公民�嗬�和政治�嗬����H公�s》和《���、社���c文化�嗬�的���H公�s》�m用於香港，有�P言�、新�、出版、�Y社、集��、�[行、示威的�嗬�和自由。然而，和世界其他地方一�樱�有�P�嗬�和自由�K非�^�Γ�《公民�嗬�和政治�嗬����H公�s》亦清楚�明，在有必要保障��家安全、公共安全、公共秩序或他人的�嗬�和自由等情�r下，可以依法限制部分�嗬�和自由。」
「同�拥兀�《�W洲人�喙��s》�定行使言�自由�嗬��r需附�Яx�蘸拓�任。新�工作者必�按『��任新�作�I』原�t真�\地行事，以�蚀_事���榛��A，�K提供�蚀_可靠的�Y�，方可�@言�和新�自由�嗬�保障。」
「事��上，自《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》��施以�恚�本港的�髅江h境蓬勃依然。�c世界其他地方一�樱�新�和言�自由�K非�^�Γ��髅脚c其他人一�佣加辛x�兆袷厮�有法律。只要不�`法，�髅嚼^�m享有�u�和批�u政府施政的自由，全然不受限制。」
加����民教育
特�^政府�l言人指出：「�W校是�W生�W�和成�L的地方，�W校有�任提供安全有序的校�@�h境和氛��，防止政治干�A或�`法活�尤肭中�@，以保障�W生福祉。��民教育一直是香港中小�W及幼稚�@�n程重要部分，以加���W生���情和��家安全的�J�R、提升��民身份�J同，以及培育他��成�橛匈|素的新一代。此外，教��是�W生的重要楷模，肩�知�R�鞒小⒀�陶品德的重要��，特�^政府有�任�_保教��的��I操守。��施包括��家安全教育在�鹊��民教育，是世界各地教育��局正��合理的�任，不同地方���施��家安全教育及培�B�W生��民身份�J同，包括�Ω髯缘��法、自身�v史、文化、地理等知�R，均十分重�。」
「�W�g自由是香港一直推崇的重要社���r值，亦是香港高等教育界�以成功的基石。自《香港��安法》��施以�恚�本港�W者和�Ｉ显盒＠^�m�c境外和校外合作夥伴�M行正常交流活�印Ｍ��r，本地�Ｉ显盒Ｒ�袢∫幌盗写胧�，���家安全教育�{入�W生的�W����，以履行其法定�任。各院校在�n程�O�上享有自主，特�^政府鼓�钇渚��家安全教育��W生提供多元化的�W��C��。」
保持�L期繁�s�定
�l言人重申：「在『一���芍啤幌拢�香港�碛小罕晨孔��、�通世界』此得天��厚的�@著���荩��B接�鹊嘏c世界各地，�⒈乩^�m充分�l�]其作�椤撼���B�M人』和『超�增值人』的角色。香港亦���^�m�l�]其���菀造�固���H金融、航�\和�Q易中心等地位，以及�e�O融入��家�l展大局包括�⑴c�港澳大��^建�O、『一�б宦贰桓哔|量�l展等。特�^政府��全力增���l展�幽埽�及更�e�O�M取地招商引才，以提升香港���力。事��上，香港再次�@菲沙研究所�l布的�蟾嬖u定�槿�球最自由����w。另一方面，美��在港享有重大的���利益，美���ο愀鄣馁Q易�差�^去10年�s��2,700�|美元，是其全球�Q易夥伴中最高，�K有超�^1 200家美��公司在港�O有�I�铡＿@些�底诛@示香港跟美���傻赜忻芮卸��L�h的���往�恚�而美��企�I在香港�碛旋�大的商�I利益。香港的繁�s�定必定�ο愀叟c美��互惠互利。」
特�^政府�l言人�f：「特�^政府��烈不�M和��Q反�γ乐薪����c安全���h委�T��肆意以政治凌�{法治，一再透�^所�^『�蟾妗桓深A香港特�^事�铡Ｏ愀厶�^是中�A人民共和��不可分�x的部分，是一��在『一���芍啤幌孪碛懈叨茸灾�唷⒅陛�於中央人民政府的地方行政�^域。香港特�^定���^�m依法有效防�、制止和�椭挝：��家安全的行�楹突�樱�同�r�^�m依法保障香港市民的�嗬�和自由。特�^政府再次��烈敦促美���J清事��，遵����H法和���H�P�S的基本��t，立即停止干涉��僦���日�的香港事�铡！�
�S�o��家安全相�P法律
�l言人���{：「世界各��都有�任�S�o��家安全，香港特�^作�橹腥A人民共和��不可分�x的部分亦不例外。特�^政府�o�秩魏瓮獠�萘Φ陌粤韬屯���行�椋���Q反�ζ涓缮嫦愀厶�^事�铡Ｗ浴断愀��安法》在二○二○年六月��施以�恚�美���^�m刻意漠�香港在二○一九年�l生的大型、持�m、重��香港社��民生���、�o日�o之的暴�y，而�Α断愀��安法》的��施能�蜃��V大香港市民生活和���活�踊�驼�常、�I商�h境恢�偷���r完全置若罔�。�V大在港生活的居民和在港��I的商�艟��H身��v香港成功���F由�y及治的重大�D折。」
「事��是，自《香港��安法》�C布��施，已填�a了特�^�S�o��家安全法律制度和�绦�C制的缺口，令香港社��由�y�治，市民生活和���活�拥靡曰�驼�常。香港的世界���力排名上升，在全球����w中位居前列，便是高水平安全�o航高�|量�l展的最佳���C。而�S着《�S�o��家安全�l例》於二○二四年三月二十三日刊��生效後，特�^�S�o��家安全的法律制度和�绦�C制�M一步得以完善。《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》兼容互�a，形成一套全面而有效的�S�o��家安全法律制度，使��家安全得到有效保障，�K�橄愀厶�^�B牢�S�o安全�定的防�，�榇龠M良政善治提供���的制度保障。」
「《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》清楚�明��成有�P罪行的元素和刑�P、例外情�r和免��q�o，按法治原�t�猿址e�O防�，依法制止和�椭挝：��家安全的行�楹突�樱�只���O少�滴：��家安全的人和�M�，保障�V大市民的人身和��a安全。���H商�Q及投�Y活�有枰�一���定和�w�F法治的�h境才能有效�M行。《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》使香港特�^的�I商�h境更�定，�K�M一步�S�o法治。以上�N�N都有利於香港特�^的�I商�h境。在香港特�^�M行正常�I��K奉公守法的人士、企�I及�C��不可能�`��法�W。」
「�l例下的『境外干�A』罪�K不禁止�c外��政府建立�I�贞P�S。此罪行旨在制止使用不��手段以及配合境外�萘ψ鞒瞿稠�作�椋�意�D��砀深A效果。任何人都不可能因�檎�常的商�I��I和�ν饨煌�而不自�X地�`法。」
「香港特�^�谭ú块T一直根���C��、�栏褚勒辗�律，以及按有�P人士或�挝坏男�槎��袢�谭ㄐ�樱��c涉事人士或�M�的政治立�觥⒈尘盎蚵��I�o�P。任何倡�h某些人或�M�不��就其�`法行�椋�包括勾�Y外��或境外�萘Φ倪`法行�椋�受到法律制裁，等同�o予其犯法特�啵��@完全�`反法治精神。」
「在《基本法》及《香港人�喾ò浮返谋Ｕ舷拢�所有面�π淌轮缚氐娜司�享有由有��立��判�嗟乃痉�C�P�M行公平���的�嗬�。《基本法》亦�明，香港特�^法院��立�M行��判，不受任何干涉。」
�完善的�x�e制度和重塑�^�h��
特�^政府�l言人表示：「�完善的香港特�^�x�e制度�槿�面落��『���者治港』原�t提供法律保障，�_保政�嗾莆赵���者手中是世界通行的政治原�t，�]有一����家或地�^的人民��容�S政�嗦淙氩���甚或出�u自己��家的人手中。任何背景人士，只要符合���者的要求和具�w��剩�都可以依法�⒓舆x�e，�K在成功�@�x後�M入香港特�^管治架��，�橄愀凼忻穹��铡！�
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�S�o司法公正和法治精神
�l言人�m指出：「特�^政府���{所有案件（包括有�P案件）均是�栏窀����C��和依照法律�理。所有被告均�栏癜凑障愀圻m用法律（包括《香港��安法》及《�S�o��家安全�l例》），�K在《基本法》及《香港人�喾ò浮返谋Ｕ舷陆邮芄�平���。任何��家、�M�或��人企�D利用政治力量干�A香港特�^司法程序，以促使任何被告人不能�@得��有公平���，都是破�南愀厶�^法治的行�椋���受�l�。」
「特�^政府�S�o��立的司法�啵�全力支持司法�C��依法��立行使��判�啵��S�o司法公正和法治精神。《基本法》第二�l、第十九�l及第八十五�l�明，香港特�^享有��立的司法�嗪徒K���啵�法院��立�M行��判，不受任何干涉。《基本法》第九十二�l亦明文�f明香港特�^的法官和其他司法人�T，��根��其本人的司法和��I才能�x用。所有法官和司法人�T�得到由本地法官和法律界人士及其他方面的知名人士�M成的��立委�T��推�]，�K由行政�L官任命。所有�@任命的法官和司法人�T���^�m�o守司法誓言，奉公守法，以�o�帧�o偏、�o私、�o欺之精神，�栏窀���法律原�t，�S持司法公�x。建立香港特�^�S�o��家安全的�C制不���p害��立司法�啵�香港特�^司法制度亦�^�m受《基本法》保障。法官在�理危害��家安全犯罪案件�r，一如其他案件，都是��立公正地履行司法��，不受任何干涉。」
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「��於�M�履�的特�^政府官�T、法官和�z控官，任何��家、�M�或��人企�D利用政治力量，威���⑵淞腥胨��^『制裁』名�危�肆意干�A香港特�^的司法程序，都是破�南愀厶�^法治的行�椋�特�^政府予以��烈�l�。�@些行�槟康拿黠@是想恐��特�^政府官�T、法官和�z控官，特�e是恐��法官，�L�影�他��公平公正地���案件，�L�影�他��作出的裁�Q，妨�K司法公正。�l表有意�D干�_或妨�K司法公正的言�，或作出有同�右�D的行�椋�亦�O有可能��成刑事藐�法庭罪或妨�K司法公正罪。香港特�^相�P人�T�o�秩魏味��，定���^�m�远ú灰坡男芯S�o��家安全的�任。」
保障�嗬�和自由
�l言人表示：「特�^政府�远��S�o香港市民受到法律保障的�嗬�和自由。自香港回�w祖��以�恚�人�嘁恢笔艿健��法》和《基本法》的�����制保障。《香港��安法》和《�S�o��家安全�l例》亦清楚�明香港特�^�S�o��家安全����尊重和保障人�啵�依法保�o香港居民根��《基本法》、《公民�嗬�和政治�嗬����H公�s》和《���、社���c文化�嗬�的���H公�s》�m用於香港，有�P言�、新�、出版、�Y社、集��、�[行、示威的�嗬�和自由。然而，和世界其他地方一�樱�有�P�嗬�和自由�K非�^�Γ�《公民�嗬�和政治�嗬����H公�s》亦清楚�明，在有必要保障��家安全、公共安全、公共秩序或他人的�嗬�和自由等情�r下，可以依法限制部分�嗬�和自由。」
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加����民教育
特�^政府�l言人指出：「�W校是�W生�W�和成�L的地方，�W校有�任提供安全有序的校�@�h境和氛��，防止政治干�A或�`法活�尤肭中�@，以保障�W生福祉。��民教育一直是香港中小�W及幼稚�@�n程重要部分，以加���W生���情和��家安全的�J�R、提升��民身份�J同，以及培育他��成�橛匈|素的新一代。此外，教��是�W生的重要楷模，肩�知�R�鞒小⒀�陶品德的重要��，特�^政府有�任�_保教��的��I操守。��施包括��家安全教育在�鹊��民教育，是世界各地教育��局正��合理的�任，不同地方���施��家安全教育及培�B�W生��民身份�J同，包括�Ω髯缘��法、自身�v史、文化、地理等知�R，均十分重�。」
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保持�L期繁�s�定
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2024年11月20日（星期三）
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| The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (November 20) strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects the groundless attacks, slanders and smears against various... www.info.gov.hk |
HKSAR Government strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission report
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (November 20) strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects the groundless attacks, slanders and smears against various aspects of the HKSAR in the so-called "report" issued by the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) (Report).
The HKSAR Government spokesman said, "The HKSAR Government strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects USCC's wanton manoeuvre with politics prevailing over law-based administration and interference in the affairs of the HKSAR in the so-called report. The HKSAR is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, is a local administrative region that enjoys a high degree of autonomy under 'one country, two systems', and comes directly under the Central People's Government. The HKSAR will continue to prevent, suppress and punish in accordance with the law acts and activities endangering national security. At the same time, it will continue to safeguard the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong people in accordance with the law. The HKSAR Government strongly urges again individual United States politicians to discern facts from fallacies, respect the international law and basic norms governing international relations, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong matters, which are purely China's internal affairs."
Laws safeguarding national security
The spokesman stressed, "All countries in the world are duty bound to safeguard their national security, and the HKSAR, as an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, is no exception. The HKSAR Government will not fear any hegemonism and intimidation by external forces and firmly rejects their interference in the affairs of the HKSAR. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in June 2020, the US has continued to deliberately turn a blind eye to the large-scale and incessant riots which occurred in 2019 and devastated the society, livelihood and economy of Hong Kong. The US has also deliberately neglected the fact that the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law has enabled the livelihood and economic activities of the Hong Kong community, and as well the business environment, to return to normalcy. People living, and businesses operating, in Hong Kong have experienced the major transition from chaos to order herein."
"As a matter of fact, with the enactment and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the loopholes in the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the HKSAR to safeguard national security were plugged, and transformed Hong Kong society from chaos to order, allowing people's livelihoods and economic activities to return to normalcy. Hong Kong's rise in world competitiveness rankings to be among the world's top economies is the best testament to the fact that high-level security protection would underpin high-quality development. With the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance taking effect upon gazettal on 23 March this year, the legal system and enforcement mechanisms of the HKSAR for safeguarding national security have been further improved. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance are compatible and complementary, jointly establishing a comprehensive and effective legal system for safeguarding national security and ensuring the effective protection of national security, building a strong line of defence to maintain security and stability in the HKSAR, as well as providing solid institutional safeguards to promote good governance."
"The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance clearly define the elements of relevant offences, penalties, exceptions and defences. These laws actively prevent, suppress and punish acts and activities endangering national security, in accordance with the principle of the rule of law. They target an extremely small minority of people and organisations that pose a threat to national security, while protecting the lives and property of the general public International commercial and investment activities can only thrive where a stable society and the rule of law are guaranteed. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance make the business environment in the HKSAR more stable and the rule of law further safeguarded. All these are conducive to the business environment in the HKSAR. Law-abiding persons, companies and organisations conducting normal business in the HKSAR will not unwittingly violate the law."
"The 'external interference' offence under the Ordinance does not prohibit establishing business relationships with foreign governments. The offence is specifically defined to prohibit the use of improper means to do an act with intent to bring about certain interference effects when collaborating with an external force. It is not possible for anyone to unwittingly violate the law because of normal business operations and external exchanges."
"The HKSAR law enforcement agencies have been taking law enforcement actions based on evidence and strictly in accordance with the law in respect of the acts of the persons or entities concerned, paying no regard to their political stance, background or occupation of the person or organisation involved. Any suggestion that certain individuals or organisations should be immune from legal consequences for their illegal acts, including those involving collusion with foreign or external forces, is no different from advocating a special privilege to break the law, and this totally runs contrary to the spirit of the rule of law."
"As guaranteed by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights, all defendants charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to a fair trial by the judiciary exercising independent judicial power. The Basic Law also provides that the courts of the HKSAR shall exercise judicial power independently, free from any interference."
Improved electoral system and reform of District Councils
The HKSAR Government spokesman pointed out, "The improved electoral system of the HKSAR puts in place legal safeguards to ensure the full implementation of 'patriots administering Hong Kong'. Keeping political power in the hands of patriots is a political rule commonly adopted around the world. No one in any country or region in the world will ever allow political power to fall into the hands of forces or individuals who do not love, or even sell out or betray, their own country. In Hong Kong, regardless of one's background, whoever meets the requirements and criteria of patriots can participate in elections in accordance with the law and serve the Hong Kong public by entering into the governance structure of the HKSAR after getting successfully elected."
"The HKSAR Government strongly refutes the fallacious descriptions about the reform of District Councils (DCs) in the US' so-called report. The chaos of the earlier term DCs is well known to everyone in Hong Kong and abhorred. Putting DCs back to the right track and reforming them is therefore necessary and imperative. Reforming DCs is an important part of improving district governance. Having a variety of methods for the formation of DCs enables persons who love the country, have an affection for Hong Kong and are dedicated to serving their districts can participate in the work of DCs through a variety of channels, thereby reflecting public opinion more comprehensively and accurately."
"The 2023 DC Ordinary Election held on December 10, 2023 was the first large-scale territory-wide election under the improved district governance structure and the reformed DCs. The election is of great significance in terms of returning the DCs to their rightful positioning under Article 97 of the Basic Law as advisory and service bodies that are not organs of political power, and in terms of fully implementing the principle of 'patriots administering Hong Kong'. This was a high-quality election conducted in a fair, just, clean, safe and orderly manner, demonstrating fully an election culture of excellence and the superiority of the reformed DCs."
Safeguarding due administration of justice and rule of law
The HKSAR Government spokesman pointed out, "The HKSAR Government emphasised that all cases (including the relevant case) are handled strictly on the basis of evidence and in accordance with the law. All defendants will receive fair trial strictly in accordance with laws applicable to Hong Kong (including the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance) and as protected by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights. Any attempt by any country, organisation, or individual to interfere with the judicial proceedings in the HKSAR by means of political power, in order to procure a defendant's evasion of the criminal justice process, is a blatant act undermining the rule of law of Hong Kong and should be condemned."
"The HKSAR Government safeguards independent judicial power and fully supports the Judiciary in exercising its judicial power independently, safeguarding the due administration of justice and the rule of law. Articles 2, 19 and 85 of the Basic Law specifically provide that the HKSAR enjoys independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication, and the courts of the HKSAR shall exercise judicial power independently, free from any interference. Article 92 of the Basic Law also clearly stipulates that judges and other members of the judiciary of the HKSAR shall be chosen on the basis of their judicial and professional qualities. All judges and judicial officers are appointed by the Chief Executive on the recommendation of an independent commission composed of local judges, persons from the legal profession and eminent persons from other sectors. All judges and judicial officers so appointed will continue to abide by the Judicial Oath and administer justice in full accordance with the law, without fear or favour, self-interest or deceit. Establishing the mechanism for safeguarding national security in the HKSAR will not undermine the independent judicial power. Our judicial system continues to be protected by the Basic Law. When adjudicating cases concerning offence endangering national security, as in any other cases, judges remain independent and impartial in performing their judicial duties, free from any interference.
"The Department of Justice, by virtue of Article 63 of the Basic Law, controls criminal prosecutions, makes independent prosecutorial decisions in accordance with the law, free from any interference. Prosecutions would be instituted by the Department of Justice only if there is sufficient admissible evidence to support a reasonable prospect of conviction, and if it is in the public interest to do so."
"The Judiciary of the HKSAR exercises judicial power independently in accordance with the law, and everyone charged with a criminal offence has the right to a fair hearing. The courts decide cases strictly in accordance with the evidence and all applicable laws. 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333Cases will never be handled any differently owing to the profession, political beliefs or background of the persons involved. The prosecution has the burden to prove beyond reasonable doubt the commission of an offence before a defendant may be convicted by the court.
"In respect of HKSAR Government officials, judges and prosecutors who dutifully discharge their duties, any rowdy attempt by any country, organisation, or individual to interfere with the judicial proceedings in the HKSAR by means of political power, threatening to include them in a so-called list of 'sanctions', is a reprehensible act undermining the rule of law of the HKSAR. The HKSAR Government strongly condemns this. The purpose of these acts is obviously to intimidate the HKSAR government officials, judges and prosecutors, especially judges, in an attempt to influence their fair and just hearings and verdicts and obstruct the course of justice. Making any statement with the intent to interfere with or obstruct the course of justice, or engaging in conduct with the same intent, is very likely to constitute the offence of criminal contempt of court or the offence of perverting the course of justice. Officials in the HKSAR Government will not be intimidated and will continue to resolutely discharge the responsibility of safeguarding national security."
Safeguarding rights and freedoms
The HKSAR Government spokesman said, "The HKSAR Government steadfastly safeguards the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong people as protected under the law. Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, human rights in the city have always been robustly guaranteed constitutionally by both the Constitution and the Basic Law. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance also clearly stipulate that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, and that the rights and freedoms, including the freedoms of speech, of the press, of publication, of association, of assembly, of procession and of demonstration, that Hong Kong residents enjoy under the Basic Law and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as applied to Hong Kong, shall be protected in accordance with the law. Nonetheless, just as the case with other places in the world, such rights and freedoms are not absolute. The ICCPR also expressly states that some of them may be subject to restrictions as prescribed by law that are necessary for protection of national security, public safety, public order or the rights and freedoms of others, etc."
"Similarly, the European Convention on Human Rights provides that the exercise of the right to freedom of expression carries with duties and responsibilities. Journalists must act in good faith and on accurate factual basis and provide reliable and precise information in accordance with the tenets of 'responsible journalism' in order to enjoy the protection of their rights to freedom of speech and press freedom."
"In fact, since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, the media landscape in Hong Kong has remained vibrant. Like all other places in the world, freedom of the press and speech are not absolute. The media, like everyone else, have an obligation to abide by all the laws. The media continue to enjoy the freedom to comment on and criticise government policies without any restriction, as long as this is not in violation of the law."
Enhancing national education
The HKSAR Government spokesman pointed out, "Schools are places for students to learn and grow. It is the obligation of schools to provide a safe and orderly school environment and atmosphere, and to maintain a campus free from political interference or illegal activities, for safeguarding students' well-being. National education has been an important part of the curriculum for primary and secondary schools as well as kindergartens, for deepening our students' understanding of our country's development and national security, enhancing their sense of national identity and cultivating them into a quality new generation. Teachers are also important role models of their students, playing a vital role in passing on knowledge and nurturing students' character. The HKSAR Government has the responsibility to ensure the professional conduct of teachers. Implementation of national education, including national security education, is the legitimate duty of education authorities all over the world. Different places attach great importance to implementing national security education and developing their students' sense of national identity, including knowledge of their respective constitution, their own history, culture, geography, etc."
"Academic freedom is an important social value treasured in Hong Kong and the cornerstone of our higher education sector. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, academics or post-secondary education institutions in Hong Kong continue to conduct normal exchange activities between their foreign or external counterparts. Meanwhile, post-secondary institutions in Hong Kong have taken a series of measures to incorporate national security education into students' learning in fulfilment of their statutory duty. These institutions enjoy autonomy on curriculum design, and the HKSAR Government encourages the institutions to provide students with diversified learning opportunities on national security education."
Maintaining long-term prosperity and stability
The spokesman reiterated, "Under the 'one country, two systems' principle, Hong Kong has the distinctive advantage of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world. With the unparalleled connectivity to the Mainland and the rest of the world, Hong Kong will continue to play its unique role as 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder'. Hong Kong will also continue to leverage its strengths to enhance its role as international financial, maritime and trade centres, among others, whilst proactively integrating into the overall development of our nation, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development, the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, etc. The HKSAR Government will create strong impetus for growth at full steam and proactively compete for enterprises and talents to strengthen the city's competitiveness. In fact, Hong Kong regained the top position as the freest economy in the world by the study of Fraser Institute. On the other hand, the US enjoys significant economic benefits in Hong Kong and has realised a trade surplus of some US$270 billion with Hong Kong over the past 10 years, the largest among US global trading partners. There are more than 1 200 US companies with their businesses in Hong Kong. All these demonstrate the close and long-standing economic ties between Hong Kong and the US, as well as the vast business interests of the US in Hong Kong. A stable and prosperous Hong Kong is certainly of mutual benefits to Hong Kong and the US."
The HKSAR Government spokesman said, "The HKSAR Government strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects USCC's wanton manoeuvre with politics prevailing over law-based administration and interference in the affairs of the HKSAR in the so-called report. The HKSAR is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, is a local administrative region that enjoys a high degree of autonomy under 'one country, two systems', and comes directly under the Central People's Government. The HKSAR will continue to prevent, suppress and punish in accordance with the law acts and activities endangering national security. At the same time, it will continue to safeguard the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong people in accordance with the law. The HKSAR Government strongly urges again individual United States politicians to discern facts from fallacies, respect the international law and basic norms governing international relations, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong matters, which are purely China's internal affairs."
Laws safeguarding national security
The spokesman stressed, "All countries in the world are duty bound to safeguard their national security, and the HKSAR, as an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, is no exception. The HKSAR Government will not fear any hegemonism and intimidation by external forces and firmly rejects their interference in the affairs of the HKSAR. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in June 2020, the US has continued to deliberately turn a blind eye to the large-scale and incessant riots which occurred in 2019 and devastated the society, livelihood and economy of Hong Kong. The US has also deliberately neglected the fact that the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law has enabled the livelihood and economic activities of the Hong Kong community, and as well the business environment, to return to normalcy. People living, and businesses operating, in Hong Kong have experienced the major transition from chaos to order herein."
"As a matter of fact, with the enactment and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the loopholes in the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the HKSAR to safeguard national security were plugged, and transformed Hong Kong society from chaos to order, allowing people's livelihoods and economic activities to return to normalcy. Hong Kong's rise in world competitiveness rankings to be among the world's top economies is the best testament to the fact that high-level security protection would underpin high-quality development. With the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance taking effect upon gazettal on 23 March this year, the legal system and enforcement mechanisms of the HKSAR for safeguarding national security have been further improved. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance are compatible and complementary, jointly establishing a comprehensive and effective legal system for safeguarding national security and ensuring the effective protection of national security, building a strong line of defence to maintain security and stability in the HKSAR, as well as providing solid institutional safeguards to promote good governance."
"The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance clearly define the elements of relevant offences, penalties, exceptions and defences. These laws actively prevent, suppress and punish acts and activities endangering national security, in accordance with the principle of the rule of law. They target an extremely small minority of people and organisations that pose a threat to national security, while protecting the lives and property of the general public International commercial and investment activities can only thrive where a stable society and the rule of law are guaranteed. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance make the business environment in the HKSAR more stable and the rule of law further safeguarded. All these are conducive to the business environment in the HKSAR. Law-abiding persons, companies and organisations conducting normal business in the HKSAR will not unwittingly violate the law."
"The 'external interference' offence under the Ordinance does not prohibit establishing business relationships with foreign governments. The offence is specifically defined to prohibit the use of improper means to do an act with intent to bring about certain interference effects when collaborating with an external force. It is not possible for anyone to unwittingly violate the law because of normal business operations and external exchanges."
"The HKSAR law enforcement agencies have been taking law enforcement actions based on evidence and strictly in accordance with the law in respect of the acts of the persons or entities concerned, paying no regard to their political stance, background or occupation of the person or organisation involved. Any suggestion that certain individuals or organisations should be immune from legal consequences for their illegal acts, including those involving collusion with foreign or external forces, is no different from advocating a special privilege to break the law, and this totally runs contrary to the spirit of the rule of law."
"As guaranteed by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights, all defendants charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to a fair trial by the judiciary exercising independent judicial power. The Basic Law also provides that the courts of the HKSAR shall exercise judicial power independently, free from any interference."
Improved electoral system and reform of District Councils
The HKSAR Government spokesman pointed out, "The improved electoral system of the HKSAR puts in place legal safeguards to ensure the full implementation of 'patriots administering Hong Kong'. Keeping political power in the hands of patriots is a political rule commonly adopted around the world. No one in any country or region in the world will ever allow political power to fall into the hands of forces or individuals who do not love, or even sell out or betray, their own country. In Hong Kong, regardless of one's background, whoever meets the requirements and criteria of patriots can participate in elections in accordance with the law and serve the Hong Kong public by entering into the governance structure of the HKSAR after getting successfully elected."
"The HKSAR Government strongly refutes the fallacious descriptions about the reform of District Councils (DCs) in the US' so-called report. The chaos of the earlier term DCs is well known to everyone in Hong Kong and abhorred. Putting DCs back to the right track and reforming them is therefore necessary and imperative. Reforming DCs is an important part of improving district governance. Having a variety of methods for the formation of DCs enables persons who love the country, have an affection for Hong Kong and are dedicated to serving their districts can participate in the work of DCs through a variety of channels, thereby reflecting public opinion more comprehensively and accurately."
"The 2023 DC Ordinary Election held on December 10, 2023 was the first large-scale territory-wide election under the improved district governance structure and the reformed DCs. The election is of great significance in terms of returning the DCs to their rightful positioning under Article 97 of the Basic Law as advisory and service bodies that are not organs of political power, and in terms of fully implementing the principle of 'patriots administering Hong Kong'. This was a high-quality election conducted in a fair, just, clean, safe and orderly manner, demonstrating fully an election culture of excellence and the superiority of the reformed DCs."
Safeguarding due administration of justice and rule of law
The HKSAR Government spokesman pointed out, "The HKSAR Government emphasised that all cases (including the relevant case) are handled strictly on the basis of evidence and in accordance with the law. All defendants will receive fair trial strictly in accordance with laws applicable to Hong Kong (including the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance) and as protected by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights. Any attempt by any country, organisation, or individual to interfere with the judicial proceedings in the HKSAR by means of political power, in order to procure a defendant's evasion of the criminal justice process, is a blatant act undermining the rule of law of Hong Kong and should be condemned."
"The HKSAR Government safeguards independent judicial power and fully supports the Judiciary in exercising its judicial power independently, safeguarding the due administration of justice and the rule of law. Articles 2, 19 and 85 of the Basic Law specifically provide that the HKSAR enjoys independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication, and the courts of the HKSAR shall exercise judicial power independently, free from any interference. Article 92 of the Basic Law also clearly stipulates that judges and other members of the judiciary of the HKSAR shall be chosen on the basis of their judicial and professional qualities. All judges and judicial officers are appointed by the Chief Executive on the recommendation of an independent commission composed of local judges, persons from the legal profession and eminent persons from other sectors. All judges and judicial officers so appointed will continue to abide by the Judicial Oath and administer justice in full accordance with the law, without fear or favour, self-interest or deceit. Establishing the mechanism for safeguarding national security in the HKSAR will not undermine the independent judicial power. Our judicial system continues to be protected by the Basic Law. When adjudicating cases concerning offence endangering national security, as in any other cases, judges remain independent and impartial in performing their judicial duties, free from any interference.
"The Department of Justice, by virtue of Article 63 of the Basic Law, controls criminal prosecutions, makes independent prosecutorial decisions in accordance with the law, free from any interference. Prosecutions would be instituted by the Department of Justice only if there is sufficient admissible evidence to support a reasonable prospect of conviction, and if it is in the public interest to do so."
"The Judiciary of the HKSAR exercises judicial power independently in accordance with the law, and everyone charged with a criminal offence has the right to a fair hearing. The courts decide cases strictly in accordance with the evidence and all applicable laws. 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333Cases will never be handled any differently owing to the profession, political beliefs or background of the persons involved. The prosecution has the burden to prove beyond reasonable doubt the commission of an offence before a defendant may be convicted by the court.
"In respect of HKSAR Government officials, judges and prosecutors who dutifully discharge their duties, any rowdy attempt by any country, organisation, or individual to interfere with the judicial proceedings in the HKSAR by means of political power, threatening to include them in a so-called list of 'sanctions', is a reprehensible act undermining the rule of law of the HKSAR. The HKSAR Government strongly condemns this. The purpose of these acts is obviously to intimidate the HKSAR government officials, judges and prosecutors, especially judges, in an attempt to influence their fair and just hearings and verdicts and obstruct the course of justice. Making any statement with the intent to interfere with or obstruct the course of justice, or engaging in conduct with the same intent, is very likely to constitute the offence of criminal contempt of court or the offence of perverting the course of justice. Officials in the HKSAR Government will not be intimidated and will continue to resolutely discharge the responsibility of safeguarding national security."
Safeguarding rights and freedoms
The HKSAR Government spokesman said, "The HKSAR Government steadfastly safeguards the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong people as protected under the law. Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, human rights in the city have always been robustly guaranteed constitutionally by both the Constitution and the Basic Law. The Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance also clearly stipulate that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, and that the rights and freedoms, including the freedoms of speech, of the press, of publication, of association, of assembly, of procession and of demonstration, that Hong Kong residents enjoy under the Basic Law and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as applied to Hong Kong, shall be protected in accordance with the law. Nonetheless, just as the case with other places in the world, such rights and freedoms are not absolute. The ICCPR also expressly states that some of them may be subject to restrictions as prescribed by law that are necessary for protection of national security, public safety, public order or the rights and freedoms of others, etc."
"Similarly, the European Convention on Human Rights provides that the exercise of the right to freedom of expression carries with duties and responsibilities. Journalists must act in good faith and on accurate factual basis and provide reliable and precise information in accordance with the tenets of 'responsible journalism' in order to enjoy the protection of their rights to freedom of speech and press freedom."
"In fact, since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, the media landscape in Hong Kong has remained vibrant. Like all other places in the world, freedom of the press and speech are not absolute. The media, like everyone else, have an obligation to abide by all the laws. The media continue to enjoy the freedom to comment on and criticise government policies without any restriction, as long as this is not in violation of the law."
Enhancing national education
The HKSAR Government spokesman pointed out, "Schools are places for students to learn and grow. It is the obligation of schools to provide a safe and orderly school environment and atmosphere, and to maintain a campus free from political interference or illegal activities, for safeguarding students' well-being. National education has been an important part of the curriculum for primary and secondary schools as well as kindergartens, for deepening our students' understanding of our country's development and national security, enhancing their sense of national identity and cultivating them into a quality new generation. Teachers are also important role models of their students, playing a vital role in passing on knowledge and nurturing students' character. The HKSAR Government has the responsibility to ensure the professional conduct of teachers. Implementation of national education, including national security education, is the legitimate duty of education authorities all over the world. Different places attach great importance to implementing national security education and developing their students' sense of national identity, including knowledge of their respective constitution, their own history, culture, geography, etc."
"Academic freedom is an important social value treasured in Hong Kong and the cornerstone of our higher education sector. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, academics or post-secondary education institutions in Hong Kong continue to conduct normal exchange activities between their foreign or external counterparts. Meanwhile, post-secondary institutions in Hong Kong have taken a series of measures to incorporate national security education into students' learning in fulfilment of their statutory duty. These institutions enjoy autonomy on curriculum design, and the HKSAR Government encourages the institutions to provide students with diversified learning opportunities on national security education."
Maintaining long-term prosperity and stability
The spokesman reiterated, "Under the 'one country, two systems' principle, Hong Kong has the distinctive advantage of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world. With the unparalleled connectivity to the Mainland and the rest of the world, Hong Kong will continue to play its unique role as 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder'. Hong Kong will also continue to leverage its strengths to enhance its role as international financial, maritime and trade centres, among others, whilst proactively integrating into the overall development of our nation, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development, the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, etc. The HKSAR Government will create strong impetus for growth at full steam and proactively compete for enterprises and talents to strengthen the city's competitiveness. In fact, Hong Kong regained the top position as the freest economy in the world by the study of Fraser Institute. On the other hand, the US enjoys significant economic benefits in Hong Kong and has realised a trade surplus of some US$270 billion with Hong Kong over the past 10 years, the largest among US global trading partners. There are more than 1 200 US companies with their businesses in Hong Kong. All these demonstrate the close and long-standing economic ties between Hong Kong and the US, as well as the vast business interests of the US in Hong Kong. A stable and prosperous Hong Kong is certainly of mutual benefits to Hong Kong and the US."
Ends/Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Issued at HKT 4:02
Issued at HKT 4:02
Y.K. Chiu
Senior Manager, Customer Success, IBM Technology, Hong Kong
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