The Chinese Embassy condemned a G7 statement on Hong Kong as "gross interference" in China's internal affairs, denouncing the group's criticism of arrest warrants for 19 anti-China disruptors and vowing firm support for the Hong Kong authorities' law enforcement actions.

The following is a readout of the spokesperson's remarks.

Question: On Aug 8, the G7 issued a statement on Hong Kong, making groundless comments on the arrest warrants announced on July 25 by the Hong Kong Police Force against 19 absconded anti-China?disruptors. What is the Embassy's comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: The irresponsible remarks made by a small group of countries, including the UK, regarding the law enforcement actions of the Hong Kong SAR police constitute a gross interference?in China's internal affairs and the rule of law in the Hong Kong SAR.?We strongly condemn such remarks.

We firmly support the Hong Kong SAR government in performing its duties in accordance with the law, and firmly support the Hong Kong police in taking law enforcement actions in accordance with the law.

The collusion of these countries to meddle in the rule of law in Hong Kong only further exposes their double standards and hypocrisy on issues of human rights and the rule of law. It will only strengthen the resolve and will of the Hong Kong SAR government to administer Hong Kong in accordance with the law and to punish crime.

We once again urge the relevant countries to stop fabricating excuses for shielding criminals and to cease interfering in China's internal affairs.