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Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Staffer Says Family in Hong Kong Harassed by Police

“對華政策跨國議會聯盟”職員稱在香港的家人受到警方騷擾

Kwan Chung Ching, the Hong Kong advocacy coordinator for the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), told Voice of America that Hong Kong police summoned her family members to a police station for questioning and warned her and her other family members outside Hong Kong not to return, or they would be arrested.

“對華政策跨國議會聯盟”（IPAC）香港倡議統籌鄺頌晴對美國之音說，香港警方傳召她的家人到警署問話，警方警告她以及她不在香港的其他家人不要回港，否則她們會被捕。

Asian Sevens tournament mistakenly plays “Glory to Hong Kong”; Hong Kong government expresses strong dissatisfaction in early-hours statement

亞洲七欖賽誤播《願榮光》 港府凌晨發稿表示強烈不滿

The HongHong Kong China Rugby Union team played in the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens Series in Incheon, South Korea, yesterday. During the cup final against South Korea, the organiser failed to play the March of the Volunteers during the anthem segment and mistakenly played the anti-extradition bill protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” instead. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government issued a statement at 2:38 a.m. on Monday, protesting and expressing strong dissatisfaction with the actions of the organiser, Asia Rugby. The organiser explained that the incident was caused by “a human error by a junior staff member” of the local organiser.

香港欖球隊昨日在南韓仁川，參與亞洲七人欖球系列賽第二站的賽事，在盃賽決賽對南韓的比賽中，主辦機構在播放國歌環節時，未有播出《義勇軍進行曲》，錯誤播放反修例運動歌曲《願榮光歸香港》代替。特區政府周一凌晨2點38分發稿，對主辦機構亞洲橄欖球總會的做法表示抗議及強烈不滿，對方就解釋，是當地主辦機構的「一名初級人員的人為錯誤所導致」。

Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Liaison Office, Commissioner’s Office of Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong and Hong Kong Government Strongly Oppose US Criticism of Jimmy Lai Fraud Case as Contrary to Facts

港澳辦、中聯辦、外交部駐港公署與港府強烈反對美方就黎智英欺詐案作不符事實批評

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World Justice Project Rule of Law Index: Hong Kong Falls Out of Global Top 20, with Marked Declines in Checks and Balances and Fundamental Rights

「世界正義工程」年度法治指數　港首跌出全球二十大　權力制衡、基本人權等指標跌幅明顯

Hong Kong has fallen out of the global top 20 in the latest World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, ranking 22nd among 140 countries and regions—three places lower than last year and its lowest ranking since Hong Kong was included in the index in 2014. Hong Kong ranked sixth in the Asia-Pacific region, behind Singapore in fourth place, while South Korea rose one place to fifth in the region. Hong Kong declined across all eight indicators. The largest drop was in constraints on government powers, where it fell from 45th last year to 54th. Based on its actual score, Hong Kong’s decline was 2.8%, the fourth-largest in Asia.

香港在最新一份世界正義工程的法治指數跌出全球二十大，全球140個國家和地區中排名22位，較去年下跌3位，創2014年香港納入指數以來的新低。在亞太區香港排名第6位，落於排名第4位的新加坡，南韓則升一位在區內第5位。 香港在八個指標中全線下跌，其中跌幅較大是對政府限權，由去年排名45位跌至54位。以實際評分計算，香港跌幅達2.8%，是亞洲區內第四高。

20 Hong Kong Groups in US Co-sign Letter Criticising US Financial Giants for Attending Hong Kong Summit

20個在美港人組織聯署信批多間美資大行巨頭將出席港金融峰會

An international financial summit will be held in Hong Kong in early November, and several major US financial institutions have agreed to attend. The event has sparked controversy among US lawmakers, while 20 Hong Kong groups in the United States have launched a joint letter criticising the institutions’ attendance, saying it would undermine US foreign policy and disregard US sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and concerns over human rights in Hong Kong. They called on the US government to take action.

香港11月初將舉行國際金融峰會，美國多間大行巨頭已答應出席。事件除了引發美國國會議員爭議，亦有20個在美港人組織發起聯署信，批評相關金融機構赴港出席活動會破壞美國的外交政策，是無視美國對香港特首李家超的制裁和對香港人權的關注，希望美國政府採取行動。

SAR Reiterates That National Security Law Requires Enforcement Actions Against Threats to National Security to Uphold Rule of Law

特區重申國安法訂明就危害國安採執法行動須堅持法治

Regarding remarks recently made by a spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights about the reasons given by a Hong Kong court last Saturday for sentencing in a case under the Hong Kong National Security Law involving conspiracy to incite others to commit subversion of State power, the SAR Government expressed strong dissatisfaction. A government spokesperson said that, as the legal proceedings in the case had not yet been completed, it was inappropriate to comment on the details of the case.

對於聯合國人權事務高級專員發言人近日對本港法院在上星期六，就《香港國安法》下有關串謀煽動他人實施顛覆國家政權案件的判刑理由，而作出的言論，特區政府表示強烈不滿，發言人指由於涉事案件的法律程序尚未完成，對案件細節作出評論並不恰當。

UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expresses concern over Gwong Sing Ze case

聯合國人權事務高級專員辦事處發言人沙姆達薩尼（Ravina Shamdasani）表示對光城者案件表示擔憂

The spokesperson also mentioned that the UN Human Rights Committee had previously urged Hong Kong to repeal the National Security Law, and expressed regret that the law remains in force and is being applied to children. Shamdasani said the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and several UN experts had repeatedly raised concerns about the National Security Law’s impact on fundamental rights and freedoms, and reminded the Hong Kong SAR Government that it should fulfil its obligations under international human rights law, particularly the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. She urged the Chinese authorities to ensure that the Hong Kong SAR fully complies with its international human rights obligations.

並提及聯合國人權事務委員會曾敦促香港廢除國安法，對國安法仍在實施及針對兒童，對此表示遺憾。 沙姆達薩尼指出，聯合國人權高專辦及多個聯合國專家，一再關注國安法對基本權利和自由影響，提醒特區政府應履行國際人權法規定的義務，特別是《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》和《兒童權利公約》。她敦促中國當局讓特區完全符合其國際人權義務。

Reports Say Some Russian Companies Plan to Move Operations to Hong Kong; HKMA Says Banks Have No Obligation to Comply with Unilateral Foreign Sanctions

傳部分俄企擬將業務遷至本港 金管局：銀行沒義務遵守外國政府單方面制裁

Foreign media reported that some Russian companies plan to transfer their operations to Hong Kong to evade Western sanctions. Responding to media enquiries, an HKMA spokesperson said that under Hong Kong law, banks have no obligation to comply with unilateral sanctions imposed by foreign governments.

外電報道，部分俄羅斯企業計劃將業務轉移至香港，以迴避西方制裁。金管局發言人回應傳媒查詢時指，根據香港法律，銀行沒有義務遵守外國政府實施的單方面制裁。

US State Department Warns Hong Kong Not to Provide Safe Haven to Sanctioned Persons

美國國務院警告香港勿為受制裁人士提供避風港

The US State Department has again warned Hong Kong not to provide a safe haven to sanctioned persons, or this could affect its status as a financial centre. Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that some Russian companies sanctioned by Western countries are attempting to move some of their activities to Hong Kong to evade sanctions.

美國國務院再次警告香港，不要為受制裁人士提供避風港，否則會影響金融中心地位。彭博社引述消息報道，部分遭西方制裁的俄羅斯企業，正嘗試將部分活動轉移至香港迴避制裁。

Bloomberg says Russian firms explore fundraising and relocating operations to Hong Kong, raising US concerns; John Lee: Act according to law

《彭博》指俄企探討來港集資轉移業務引美國憂慮　李家超：依法辦事

Yachts owned by Russian oligarchs recently sanctioned by several European and US countries have been berthed in Hong Kong. Bloomberg has also reported that some large enterprises, including Russian state-owned enterprises, are exploring fundraising in Hong Kong or relocating part of their operations there. The companies involved include businesses in sectors such as supermarkets and payment services. The United States has also warned Hong Kong not to become a safe haven for sanctioned individuals. Asked before an Executive Council meeting how Hong Kong would respond to Russian companies and capital coming to the city, Chief Executive John Lee said the government would act according to the law. He stressed that Hong Kong fully respects the rule of law, while sanctions imposed by some countries based on specific considerations were unilateral decisions. Hong Kong would implement sanctions measures adopted through United Nations resolutions. Lee also said that, as an international financial centre, Hong Kong's regulatory system was aligned with the rest of the world, and any funds entering Hong Kong or activities conducted by individuals in the city must comply with Hong Kong law.

近日受歐美多國制裁的俄羅斯寡頭富豪所擁遊艇停泊本港，《彭博》亦報道，部分包括俄羅斯國企在內的大型企業探討到本港集資，或將部分業務轉行到本港。相關企業涉及超市、支付服務等行業。 美國近日亦警告香港不要成為受制裁者的避風港。特首李家超出席行會前被問及如何應對俄羅斯企業及資金來港，他指會依法辦事，強調香港充分尊重法治，而一些國家基於特定考量採取制裁行動屬單方面決定，本港會執行聯合國決議通過的制裁措施。李家超又指，香港作爲金融中心，監管制度和世界接軌，任何資金入港或人員在港活動均須遵循本港法律。