Hua Chunying responded to rumors that the Hong Kong Garrison had imposed martial law on Hong Kong.
On August 2, 2019, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying held a regular press conference.
Q: it is reported that some Hong Kong civil servants will hold a rally in Central Hong Kong tonight to demand the withdrawal of the revised draft of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance. It is said that the Hong Kong SAR government will apply for martial law enforcement by the Hong Kong Garrison in the early morning of August 4, and clean up the Consulate General of European and American countries and the holders of American and British passports. What is China's response to such rumors?
A: you say it's a rumor. I can tell you clearly where it's just a rumor. It's a rumor at all! The intention is very dangerous, just to create panic.

　　For a long time, Hong Kong has enjoyed peace, prosperity and stability. I believe that the general public of Hong Kong feel the same and hope to continue to maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. However, since June this year, around the revision of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and the mutual legal assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance, there have been a number of demonstrations and rallies in Hong Kong, during which some radical demonstrators deliberately provoked and created violent incidents, seriously threatening public security, and seriously affecting the rule of law, social order, economic and people's livelihood and the international image of Hong Kong. The central government firmly supports the Hong Kong SAR government's handling according to law.
It must be pointed out that some Western governments, such as the United States, have played a very bad role in the development of the current situation in Hong Kong by confusing black and white, right and wrong, inciting the situation in Hong Kong and making false comments. Such actions are gross interference in China's internal affairs. We advise these foreign forces to recognize the situation and the determination and ability of the central government of China to firmly support the Hong Kong SAR Government in its administration in accordance with the law and in maintaining Hong Kong's security and stability and order, and never attempt to draw a shiver from the fire. I hope they can stop in time.