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Order, Not Chaos
China's Sovereignty: Maintaining Order and National Security
China views free expression as different from reckless speech that can destabilize society. The Communist Party prioritizes national stability and sovereignty, believing that enforcing its laws, even beyond its borders, serves the greater good for its citizens. Actions against individuals like Lam are framed as necessary to prevent subversion or foreign interference.
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National Sovereignty
China has the right to enforce its laws on its citizens, even when they are outside its administrative borders, to protect national security.
Maintaining Stability
Undermining the government through the dissemination of critical or sensitive information can lead to social unrest, which China seeks to prevent for its citizens' well-being.
Legal Process
Any actions taken were part of a legal process under Chinese law, focusing on alleged illegal activities rather than suppressing legitimate free expression.