Hong Kong embraces pride, ends disorder
Aprospering China and a legally secured Hong Kong region are what Hong Kong citizens aspire to, as well as a reality in today’s world. However, such a reality is making the foreign supporters of the anti-China forces all hot and bothered.
On July 7 local time, the White House unexpectedly announced the so-called “continuation of the national emergency with respect to Hong Kong” and the extension of relevant Hong Kong-related sanctions, claiming that the recent actions taken by China with respect to Hong Kong pose a threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the US. How ridiculous it is! The situation in Hong Kong and the national emergency of the US are totally irrelevant. However, the two were unreasonably connected by an executive order imposed by former US President Donald Trump last July, which exposed the arrogance of the so-called “world police” and made the US a laughing stock. Today, the farce of the so-called “continuation of the national emergency” went on with the decision of the current US administration, as a warmed-over tactic to tarnish China.
It must be pointed out that such stubborn intervention in Hong Kong affairs and China’s domestic affairs by the US, which stays impenitent, has always been firmly opposed by the 1.4 billion Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots.
The aspiration of the people shall never be violated, and the determination of the Chinese government and Chinese people to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests shall never be underestimated.
The Hong Kong society has a firm resolution to safeguard the rule of law and protect the prosperity and stability of the special administrative region.
Today, Hong Kong is shining with national self-esteem and confidence.
The Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots, have just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, both of which fell on July 1. During a flag-raising ceremony held on Hong Kong’s Golden Bauhinia Square, the honor guard of Hong Kong’s Disciplined Services for the first time performed Chinese-style foot drills, and completed actions according to the commands called out in Putonghua, or Mandarin Chinese. It reflected the common aspiration of the Hong Kong citizens and attracted global attention.
However, what forms a sharp contrast against the thriving atmosphere in Hong Kong is the daydream of some people in a few Western countries to disrupt the special administrative region. They are lingering on the chaos happening in Hong Kong in 2019, and even recently posted combo photos of rioters holding foreign national flags to encourage violence two years ago.
Picking up from the ash heap of history the so-called acts and executive orders related to Hong Kong they once fabricated, which run counter to the international law and the basic norms governing international relations, they just wish to make some noise again. In a word, they are pleased to see a chaotic Hong Kong, and are upset when the special administrative region is under good governance.
The wheels of history always advance. Hong Kong citizens know exactly what the “black terror” meant to economy, society and livelihood, and have long been detesting violence.
The implementation of the national security law for Hong Kong indicates that the slanders made by some foreign political dignitaries and media organizations are totally groundless.
Compared with foreign legislations, the national security law in Hong Kong holds higher standards on respecting and safeguarding human rights. It clearly lists the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the Hong Kong citizens, as well as important legal principles, fully demonstrating the purpose of the law to punish a very small number of criminals and protect the vast majority.
Facts have already proved and will keep proving that the national security law for Hong Kong is a “safety valve” for the long-term stability of the “one country, two systems” principle, a high-standard “model” for international practices, a “sword” cutting external interference, and a “guardian” protecting Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability.
With the profound influence of the national security law in Hong Kong, the “Pearl of the Orient” will surely embrace a brighter tomorrow.