Acting Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung says the Government attaches great importance to protecting and safeguarding the freedom and safety of Hong Kong citizens.
Mr Cheung spoke to reporters after attending a youth exchange session on retirement protection today.
"The Acting Chief Executive and the Secretary for Justice yesterday reiterated the Government's position clearly that we certainly, in handling Hong Kong affairs, will strictly adhere to the 'one country, two systems' formula in accordance with the Basic Law."