Deng Bingqiang, director of the Hong Kong Security Bureau, gave a letter to the Washington Post to condemn the content of his comment article.
Comprehensive Sing Tao Daily, online media "Hong Kong 01" and Hong Kong Zhongtong News Agency, Deng Bingqiang sent a letter on Monday (March 11) to refute a question published on the 10thThe content of the contents of the With New Security Law (With New Security Law, Hong Kong Doubles Download), said that its argument was improper and misleading.
Deng Bingqiang said in the letter that the legal lawsuit involving Li Zhiying and 47 people was still in order to subvert the state power, and anyone should not comment on the details of the case.The Hong Kong Government has repeatedly reiterated that all cases are strictly based on evidence and handling cases in accordance with the law.All defendants were protected by law and accepted fair trials.
The article pointed out that "the only reasonable and credible judgment" is 47 people who are not guilty to be released. Deng Bingqiang said that the proposal is very inappropriate.justice.
Deng Bingqiang pointed out that the article ignores the constitutional obligation of 23 legislation in Hong Kong to formulate the basic law, and has not fulfilled this obligation for 26 years.Article 23 draft states that one of the basic principles to maintain national security legislation is to respect and protect human rights, and make clear stipulation on the requirements, objects and scope of crimes.There are corresponding or similar regulations on the illegal act mentioned in the article.
Huayai article describes 23 legislations as the expansion of the Hong Kong National Security Law, and set up new crimes for theft of national secrets, espionage, prostitutes, and external interference.
Deng Bingqiang emphasized that the Hong Kong government will continue to resolutely fulfill the responsibility of maintaining national security, effectively prevent, stop and punish behaviors and activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law, while ensuring the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens in accordance with the law.
