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BEIJING - Recent statements from US politicians have violated the spirit of rule of law and interfered with China's internal affairs, a spokesman with the country's top legislature has said.
Mr You's remarks on Saturday came in response to several statements from US politicians including speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senators Mitch McConnell and Marco Rubio on Hong Kong. "The law has no authority if law-breaking actions are not punished, and there is no rule of law if the law loses its authority," Mr You said, adding that maintaining social order and stability in Hong Kong must be based on the rule of law.The city's long-term prosperity and stability are built on the strong will of all Chinese people, including 7.5 million Hong Kong people.
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