中国驻英大使郑泽光就英方涉港错误言论提出严正交涉

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, has formally protested against the UK's comments regarding the Hong Kong High Court's conviction of Jimmy Lai, urging the UK to cease its interference in Hong Kong's judicial matters and to stop supporting anti-China elements [1][2]. Group 1 - Zheng Zeguang met with senior officials from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to address the UK's statement criticizing the conviction of Jimmy Lai, which he described as a blatant interference in China's internal affairs [1]. - The ambassador emphasized that the UK’s comments undermine the rule of law and violate fundamental principles of international relations, asserting that China strongly opposes and condemns such actions [1][2]. - Zheng pointed out that Jimmy Lai is a key figure in anti-China activities in Hong Kong and his actions have severely threatened national security and the principle of "one country, two systems" [1]. Group 2 - The ambassador reiterated that maintaining national sovereignty, security, and development interests is the highest principle of the "one country, two systems" policy, and that the Hong Kong National Security Law is crucial for safeguarding national security [2]. - He stated that Hong Kong operates under the rule of law, where laws must be followed and violations must be punished, asserting that the handling of the Lai case was entirely lawful [2]. - Zheng criticized the UK for attempting to interfere in Hong Kong's judicial processes, claiming that such actions would only reveal the UK's intentions to disrupt Hong Kong and would ultimately fail [2].