Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

China has always opposed the UK's so-called "six-monthly report" which makes irresponsible comments on Hong Kong affairs, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to the so-called "six-monthly report on Hong Kong: January to June 2024", which was published by the UK government on September 12.

Mao stressed that since the return of Hong Kong, One Country, Two Systems has been a success in Hong Kong, which is widely recognized. The national security law and ordinance and the improved electoral system have enabled Hong Kong to enter a new stage in which it has restored order and is set to thrive, its security, democracy and people's freedoms and rights are under better protection, and it enjoys more promising prospects for development.

"Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs. It's been 27 years since Hong Kong's return and the UK must respect that fact and stop pointing fingers at Hong Kong affairs." Mao said. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)