Beijing rebukes UK's Hong Kong report, defends national security law

China's foreign ministry condemned the UK's latest six-monthly Hong Kong report as 'irresponsible remarks', rejecting criticism that the national security law has eroded the city's openness. The UK report, released by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, expressed concern over the imprisonment of media boss Jimmy Lai. This exchange reflects continued diplomatic friction between Beijing and London over Hong Kong's governance, with no immediate policy shift expected.

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