HKSAR LegCo strongly opposes and disapproves of remarks by UK FCDO official on Hong Kong Alliance case
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A spokesperson for the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (October 5) expressed strong opposition to and disapproval of the untruthful remarks made by an official of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom (UK) responsible for Indo-Pacific affairs regarding the sentencing of the "Hong Kong Alliance" case. In a recent letter reply to members of the UK Parliament, the official smeared Hong Kong's judicial system and interfered in Hong Kong's affairs.
The LegCo spokesperson stated that Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law. LegCo firmly supports the Court of First Instance of the High Court in handing down sentences in the case in accordance with the law, considering that the judgment demonstrates legal justice and strongly safeguards the HKSAR's constitutional order established by the Constitution of the People's Republic of China (PRC) (the Constitution) and the Basic Law of the HKSAR of the PRC (the Basic Law). LegCo resolutely opposes any foreign forces making malicious smears, slanderous attacks, and taking the opportunity to interfere in China's internal affairs regarding the case.
The LegCo spokesperson reiterated that, as pointed out earlier by the HKSAR Government in response to the UK's so-called six-monthly report on Hong Kong, the core essence of the Sino-British Joint Declaration is about China's resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong. It did not authorise the UK to interfere in Hong Kong's affairs after its return to the motherland. Thereafter, the UK has no sovereignty, jurisdiction or right of supervision over Hong Kong.
The LegCo spokesperson pointed out that the allegation, which was made by the UK FCDO's official responsible for Indo-Pacific affairs, that the defendants in the case were convicted merely for "peaceful acts of remembrance" completely disregards facts and misleads the public. The court pointed out in its reasons for sentence that the defendants were not on trial for their political thoughts or acts prior to the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (HKNSL). The convictions were purely because, after the HKNSL came into effect, they continued to pursue the goal of overthrowing and undermining the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as established under the Constitution by committing various incitement criminal acts. Those acts attempted to cause Hong Kong citizens to lose trust in the Communist Party, thereby achieving the objective of undermining the fundamental system of the state, gravely endangering national security. The UK official's attempt to glorify criminal acts endangering national security as peaceful activities is a blatant trampling on the spirit of the rule of law.
The LegCo spokesperson also reiterated that the Constitution is the fundamental law of the state, clearly specifying that the CPC's leadership is the core and foundation of the state's constitutional order. No country's constitution allows its citizens to subvert the established constitutional order and fundamental system of the state. The UK itself maintains various stringent laws safeguarding national security, yet makes unreasonable criticisms against the legitimate measures of the HKSAR in safeguarding national security in accordance with the law. This is a typical act of hypocrisy with double standards. The LegCo spokesperson requests the British side immediately stops the acts of interfering in Hong Kong's affairs.
In fact, since the implementation of the HKNSL and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, the cornerstone of Hong Kong's rule of law has become more solid, and the various freedoms lawfully enjoyed by citizens have received more substantial protection. Various international indicators and rankings show that Hong Kong is a safe and stable city suitable for living and investment. As an integral member of the HKSAR's governing team, LegCo firmly supports the HKSAR Government in fully and faithfully implementing laws safeguarding national security, safeguarding high-quality development of the country and Hong Kong with high-level security, and ensuring the steadfast and successful implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle.
Ends/Monday, October 5, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:05
Issued at HKT 18:05
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