中方：奉劝英方认清大势，停止包庇罪犯

Group 1 - The Chinese Embassy in the UK firmly opposes the UK's erroneous statements regarding the sentencing of Jimmy Lai, urging the UK to respect China's judicial sovereignty and stop interfering in Hong Kong's legal system and China's internal affairs [1][2] - The Hong Kong court's trial of Jimmy Lai was conducted in accordance with the law, showcasing transparency, rigorous procedures, and the protection of the defendant's rights, reflecting the maturity and credibility of Hong Kong's rule of law [1] - Jimmy Lai's legal sanctions are deemed deserved, as the trial revealed his actions of soliciting foreign interference, funding organizations for international lobbying against China, and inciting illegal protests, which severely violated the Hong Kong National Security Law [1] Group 2 - The UK’s colonial rule over Hong Kong has ended, and the Sino-British Joint Declaration has completed its historical mission; the governance of Hong Kong is based on the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law, not the Joint Declaration [2] - The UK is advised to recognize the prevailing situation, abandon double standards, cease sheltering criminals, and stop any interference in Hong Kong's legal system and China's internal affairs [2]