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HONG KONG, June 15-- An official in charge of the Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday expressed understanding, respect and support for the decision by the HKSAR chief executive to suspend the exercise to amend the HKSAR's Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance. The official also voiced continuous staunch support for HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam and the SAR government in governing Hong Kong in accordance with law, safeguarding the country's sovereignty, security and development interests, and upholding Hong Kong's enduring prosperity and stability. "We firmly support the SAR government's efforts to amend the ordinances," he said, adding that the amendments to the two ordinances aim to plug a legal loophole in the existing legal framework, demonstrate social justice and improve Hong kong's rule of law, which is necessary, legitimate and reasonable. The contents of the amendments conform to the international law and the common practices of the international community, and help fight crimes, he said. The official strongly condemned the violent acts by some people, and voiced firm support for the Hong Kong police force to mete out punishment in accordance with law, uphold Hong Kong's rule of law and protect Hong Kong's social stability. Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Hong Kong people have been enjoying uNPRecedented and extensive rights and freedoms, including the freedoms of speech and assembly, he said. | 
