Hong Kong on Saturday 'firmly rejected' findings in a new U.S. government report that said U.S. interests had been threatened and that Beijing continued to 'undermine' the rule of law and freedoms in the territory under a national security crackdown.
A supporter scuffles with police the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building during the hearing of the 47 pro-democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under the national security law, in Hong Kong, China February 6, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
China imposed a national security law on Hong Kong in June 2020 without any local legislative or consultative process, outlawing crimes such as subversion with possible life imprisonment. "Hong Kong authorities continued to arrest and prosecute people for peaceful political expression critical of the local and central governments, including for posting and forwarding social media posts," the U.S. report said.
The spokesman added the safeguarding of national security was of "cardinal importance" and all people are equal under the law regardless of political stance or background.
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