Interpretation shows firm opposition to "Hong Kong independence" - top legislator
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang on Monday said the adoption of the interpretation of the Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) showcases the firm opposition of the central authorities to "Hong Kong independence."
The interpretation also demonstrates the central authorities' determination in implementing the "one country, two systems" principle, said Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, while presiding over the final meeting of the top legislature's bi-monthly session.
"(It) embodies the common aspirations of the 1.3 billion Chinese people, including compatriots in Hong Kong, in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests," he added.
The top legislature adopted an interpretation of Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong SAR by a unanimous vote on Monday.
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China tells foreign countries not to intervene in Hong Kong affairs
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China said on Monday foreign countries should not intervene in Hong Kong affairs as foreign media voiced concerns following Chinese top legislature's interpretation of the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
The move came in the wake of a handful of legislators-elect publicly advocating "Hong Kong independence" and insulting the Chinese nation at the swearing-in ceremony for the sixth Legislative Council of Hong Kong last month.
"We hope the international community can recognize the true colors of the pro-independence forces, and fully understand the necessity and legitimacy of the interpretation by the top legislature," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said at a regular news briefing.
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