China urges relevant parties to stop interfering in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) in any form, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.
Mao's remarks came when asked to comment on some Western politicians' "concerns" over a Hong Kong court's sentencing decision on a case involving the "Hong Kong Alliance" on Friday.
"We have already stated our solemn position on the case regarding the 'Hong Kong Alliance'. Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, and the central government firmly supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) in safeguarding national security and combating acts that endanger national security in accordance with the law," the spokeswoman said.
"Relevant parties should earnestly respect China's sovereignty and Hong Kong's rule of law, stop making irresponsible remarks on the handling of judicial cases in the SAR, and stop interfering in Hong Kong's judicial affairs and China's internal affairs in any form," Mao said.
China urges relevant parties to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs
The true challenge facing the Arctic is climate change, rather than imagined security threats and geopolitics, former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying said at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2026, held from Thursday to Saturday in Reykjavik, Iceland.
At a plenary session themed "How to Understand China," Fu, also head of the Chinese delegation, held a dialogue with former Icelandic President and Arctic Circle Chairman Olafur Ragnar Grimsson.
Fu said that the Arctic's genuine challenges stem from climate change, and more attention and resources should be directed toward scientific research and environmental protection in the region.
She said too much discussion remains bogged down in imagined security threats and geopolitics, wasting valuable time and resources.
Fu also said that the joint statement issued by the leaders of China and Iceland last year emphasized strengthening cooperation in climate change and green energy, and such pragmatic cooperation better reflects China's policies and intentions regarding its participation in Arctic affairs.
Addressing China's development and its international role, Fu said that China is committed to peaceful development, has no intention of vying for world hegemony, and does not believe the world needs a new hegemony.
China is willing to work with all countries to strengthen cooperation and promote a more just and reasonable global governance system, Fu said.
Founded in 2013 by Grimsson, the assembly convenes every October in Iceland and serves as a major international dialogue platform for global Arctic affairs.
This year's event brought together over 2,500 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions to discuss topics including understanding, protecting, developing, and governing the Arctic.
Real challenge facing Arctic is climate change: former Chinese diplomat
