Key facts
- Hong Kong officials condemned a US congressional hearing on Jimmy Lai's case.
- Hong Kong officials condemned a proposed US sanctions bill.
- Officials stated the US actions constitute interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs.
- Officials stated the US actions violate international law.
Hong Kong's government has issued a strong rebuke against a recent US congressional hearing concerning the case of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and a proposed sanctions bill. Officials from Hong Kong stated that these US actions represent a blatant interference in the city's internal affairs and a violation of international law. The government emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining Hong Kong's status as an international financial center.