Hey #AsiaCrew 🌏, big diplomatic face-off alert! On Monday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry pushed back hard at the recent G7 Rapid Response Mechanism statement that called Hong Kong SAR police's arrest warrants 'transnational repression'.
Spokesperson Lin Jian made it clear that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government's measures are fully backed by the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Think of it as local rules to keep things stable – and it matches international norms, according to him. 🔍
So, what's the fuss? The G7 and some Western countries slammed the SAR police for going after people tied to illegal election activities of the so-called 'Hong Kong Parliament'. But China says those claims are 'utterly groundless'. 🚫
Lin also called out a certain country for abusing 'long-arm jurisdiction' (when a government's laws reach beyond its own borders) and leveling illicit unilateral sanctions – highlighting what he sees as hypocrisy and double standards. 🤨
Bottom line: the central government of China strongly supports the SAR police in taking lawful actions against anti-China forces overseas. It's a reminder that Beijing expects respect for its sovereignty and for other nations to mind their own business. 💼
In our globally connected world, this debate over jurisdiction and national security shows just how complex international law can get, especially when tech and social media make every move go viral in seconds. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀
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China rejects G7's accusations on HKSAR govt law enforcement actions
cgtn.com
