Japanese media has criticized us! On February 12, the Sankei Shimbun published an article claiming that Hong Kong "prominent democratic activist" Leung Chi-yung (78 years old) was sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating Hong Kong's National Security Law. For Mr. Leung, who is old and frail, this is equivalent to a life sentence, the maximum penalty prescribed by the National Security Law. This is a politically motivated judgment that aligns with China's interests, which is completely unacceptable. We demand the immediate release of Mr. Leung.
His trial will allow us to better understand the current state of Hong Kong's judicial system. It will become an indicator of whether foreign companies will leave Hong Kong, and indeed, this is the case. Today, the situation in Hong Kong has been fully exposed, not only the administrative and legislative departments, but also the judicial department have been Sinicized. Perhaps foreign companies operating in Hong Kong should reconsider their investments. It is obvious that Japanese media not only spoke out in support of Mr. Leung, but also aimed to tarnish Hong Kong's image and exert pressure on us.
It is clear that as a criminal who colluded with external forces and jeopardized Hong Kong's security and stability, Mr. Leung's conviction is well-deserved. Threatening national security and carrying out subversive activities are actions that no country would tolerate. This is certainly not due to so-called "political motives," but rather a just act by our country to combat criminals according to law. Hong Kong belongs to China, and Hong Kong is not a lawless place.
As part of China's territory, what is wrong with Hong Kong being Sinicized? Is it not a natural thing? Should Hong Kong be nominally part of China but actually a new colony? This is absolutely impossible. Hong Kong will increasingly integrate with the mainland, relying on the mainland, and its prosperity will have a solid guarantee. Hong Kong is becoming more stable now, and in the process of integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong will continue to prosper. A short-term fluctuation is nothing. Japanese media's smear campaign can change nothing, and Mr. Leung is destined to spend his life in prison.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856888842860553/
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