June 30, 2021-China’s Foreign Minister Wang Wenbin said China’s National Security Law brought Hong Kong “back to the right track.” Asked about allegations of human rights issues during a press conference today, Wang said Hong Kong is back on track and “the rule of law and justice have been upheld.”
“This is an undeniable fact that any unbiased people would recognize,” Wang said. Moreover, he cited economic statistics to back up his assertion that the world supports China’s rule over Hong Kong.
China’s Crack Down on Freedoms
As the GER has previously reported, Hong Kong has cracked down on speech since the new National Security Law and the election law have taken effect.
China, meanwhile, credits the National Security Law for making it possible for creating a “safer environment.”
Economic Impact
According to Wang, capital inflows into Hong Kong in 2020 was $50 billion, while the financial sector raised funds for IPOs. Furthermore, he said Hong Kong’s economy grew by 7.9 percent in the first quarter of 2021.
“No attack or smear can stop Hong Kong’s turnaround from chaos to stability and prosperity,” Wang said.
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