Hong Kong moves get international support

At the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Friday, Belarus delivered a joint statement on behalf of 70 countries in support of China's measures to ensure long-term prosperity and stability in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and opposing Western countries' exploitation of Hong Kong issues to interfere in China's internal affairs.

Another 20-plus countries also voiced support for China's position and measures on Hong Kong-related issues in their respective remarks at the Human Rights Council meeting.

This is clear evidence that China's Hong Kong-related policy is gaining increasing support from the international community, as more and more countries around the world have seen through the knavery of those Western countries championing "human rights" and "democracy" in the SAR as a means to discredit China.

As the joint statement rightfully pointed out, non-interference is an important principle of the UN Charter and a basic norm governing international relations to be observed by all countries.

The wide international support China has gained over Hong Kong-related issues shows the space for anti-China forces in the West to contain China's development momentum using issues such as those in Hong Kong is dwindling fast.

The support also underscores international recognition for China's achievements in implementing the "one country, two systems" framework in Hong Kong and maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

With the backing of the central government, Hong Kong has over the years maintained its status as an international free trade port and an independent customs entity, offering ample business opportunities to the outside world.

Yet, in the past few years, some anti-China forces have worked hand in glove with destabilizing elements in Hong Kong to undermine the SAR government and Hong Kong's status as a prosperous international financial hub.

After the SAR implemented a national security law last year, stability has gradually been restored. But some ill-intentioned Westerners, refusing to accept their defeat, have continued to act as "black hands" trying to stir up trouble for China on the world stage by hyping up the Hong Kong affairs.

They should know China remains steadfast in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests.

On Friday, the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, started deliberating a draft decision on improving Hong Kong's electoral system, demonstrating China's determination to safeguard the sound and smooth development of Hong Kong's democratic system within the institutional framework of "one country, two systems".

Those Western anti-China forces who still think the Hong Kong card is a winning proposition are simply deluding themselves.