China Defends Hong Kong’s Security Law, Hits Back at Western Critics; Issues Strong Stances on Thailand, North Korea, and Philippines- July 1, 2025 Press Briefing
China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, in a July 1, 2025 press conference, strongly defended the Hong Kong National Security Law on its 5th anniversary, highlighting the city’s economic resilience and global competitiveness. She rejected Western criticisms as politically motivated, reaffirmed China’s stance on non-interference in Thailand’s internal affairs, opposed U.S. sanctions involving North Korea-linked …