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Public officials swearing allegiance is a common practice adopted around the world and the European Union (EU) should abandon double standards, a spokesman for the Chinese EU Mission said on Friday.
The spokesman made the remarks when responding to a question about the comments of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, who issued a statement on Thursday criticizing China for the adoption of the decision on the qualification of the members of the Legislative Council (LegCo). of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
“No country, including Europeans, will allow public officials, including legislators, to violate the oath or betray their country. Those who break the law must be held accountable. This is the fundamental principle of any society under the rule of law, “said the spokesman.
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) made the decision “in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong Basic Law and the Hong Kong national security law,” the spokesman said. .
Stressing that it is a necessary step to uphold and improve “One Country, Two Systems”, implement the Basic Law and Hong Kong National Security Law, and maintain the rule of law and constitutional order in HKSAR, the spokesperson said that disqualification. of certain legislators declared by the HKSAR government in accordance with the law on the basis of the decision of the NPC Standing Committee demonstrates the justice and sanctity of the rule of law.
“What I want to reiterate is that Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China,” the spokesman said, emphasizing that the issue of qualification of HKSAR LegCo members is a purely internal matter for China, and that the EU it must genuinely observe international law and basic norms governing international relations, respect the rule of law, abandon double standards, and stop interfering in any way in China’s internal affairs, including Hong Kong affairs.
Source (s): Xinhua News Agency
