Follow Hong Kong Immigration and stay updated on Hong Kong Political News: The U.S. Congress recently issued a report commenting on the political development issues in Hong Kong, to which the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Hong Kong expressed strong opposition. Many political figures in Hong Kong criticized the U.S. Congress, emphasizing that Hong Kong's political reform is entirely a matter for the Chinese people, and foreign governments should not provide any opinions or comments, let alone interfere.
National Committee member Yu Guochun criticized in an interview that the U.S. Congressional report disregards the relevant provisions of the Basic Law and the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and believes that the SAR government will do what is appropriate for the welfare of Hong Kong society at the right time; the timing of political development consultations is not for foreigners to dictate.
Hong Kong National People's Congress representative and Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions, Wu Qiubei, agreed with the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in strongly refuting the content of the report. He stated that implementing the 2017 Chief Executive election according to the Basic Law is an internal affair of Hong Kong, and foreign interference is unwarranted. He pointed out that since Hong Kong's return, the democratic system has been developing progressively, and the achievements are evident and cannot be denied.
Legislative Council member of the Federation of Trade Unions, Wang Guoxing, condemned that the U.S. should not interfere in China's internal affairs, and the development of Hong Kong's political system is a matter for the people of Hong Kong and the Chinese. He believes that the strong statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is appropriate and hopes that the U.S. Congress will understand the need for respect.
Lin Jianfeng, a member of the National Committee in Hong Kong, stated that the electoral methods in each place are determined based on their own circumstances and culture, and everyone should respect the different electoral methods. Regarding political reform, Hong Kong should act according to the Basic Law and the relevant decisions of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress; it is inappropriate for foreigners to comment on Hong Kong's system if they do not understand it.