Beijing, 6 Feb (China Youth Daily) -- In response to the meeting between the United States and four elements who fled to destabilize Hong Kong, China's spokesman Wang Wenbin solemnly responded at a regular press conference this afternoon: "We express our strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the US side's blatant collusion with those who have fled abroad to oppose China and destabilize Hong Kong. ”
**Spokesperson Wang Wenbin. **From ***
At the press conference, a reporter asked: According to reports, US Assistant Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific Affairs Kangda met with Guo Fengyi, Yuan Gongyi, Xu Yingting, and Shao Lan, four elements who have fled abroad to oppose China and destabilize Hong Kong. Kangda posted on social media **, "It is an honor to meet advocates for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong." Do you have any comment?
In response, Wang Wenbin said that China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the US side's blatant collusion with those who have fled the country to oppose China and destabilize Hong Kong. The arrest of the fugitive anti-China and destabilizing elements in Hong Kong on suspicion of endangering Hong Kong is in line with international law and common practice, and is a necessary and legitimate move. The *** laws enacted by the United States also have extraterritorial effect. The US support and encouragement for those who oppose China and destabilize Hong Kong is not only a gross violation of the spirit of the rule of law, but also exposes the "double standard" that the US has always pursued on the issue of human rights and the rule of law.
Wang Wenbin stressed that Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs and brook no interference by any external forces. China urges the US to reflect on itself, earnestly respect China's sovereignty and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and refrain from being a "safe haven" for criminals. China's determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests is unwavering, and any attempt to interfere in Hong Kong's affairs and undermine the rule of law in Hong Kong will be resolutely countered by China.
*: China Youth Daily client.