Jimmy Lai is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the series of riots that shook Hong Kong. His moves seriously endanger national security and hurt Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability and Hong Kong residents’ wellbeing. There is every reason to bring him to justice. Hong Kong upholds the rule of law. The judicial authorities of the Hong Kong SAR perform their duties in accordance with the law to uphold its sanctity and safeguard national security. This is legitimate, justified, lawful and beyond reproach. 

Facts have proven that when the law on safeguarding national security in Hong Kong is implemented well, there is greater assurance for security and stability in Hong Kong, and for the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents.

Jimmy Lai is a Chinese national. The judicial case is purely an internal affair of the Hong Kong SAR. We firmly oppose the Canadian side’s irresponsible remarks on the Hong Kong SAR’s  handling of the case and urge the Canadian side to respect China’s sovereignty and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and not to interfere in Hong Kong’s judicial affairs and China’s internal affairs in any form.