The United States and members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism issued a joint statement on August 8, condemning the Hong Kong authorities for issuing arrest warrants for Hong Kong residents who organize and run for the "Hong Kong Parliament" abroad. The Hong Kong government today claimed that this statement is a typical case of "double standards"; the Chinese Embassy in Canada stated that the accusation of Hong Kong's "transnational repression" is sheer nonsense. The US government and members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (including member states of the G7 and the European Union) and associated member states such as Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden jointly issued a statement, condemning the decision made by the Hong Kong police on July 25. The statement said that these Hong Kong residents abroad were issued arrest warrants and reward notices by the Hong Kong authorities because they exercised their freedom of expression. This form of transnational repression damages national security, national sovereignty, human rights, and community safety. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government today expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition to the above statements. A spokesperson for the Hong Kong government said that the 19 fugitives hiding abroad being wanted and issued with arrest warrants by the court are not because they "exercised their freedom of expression," but because they continue to openly engage in "activities that endanger national security" locally. The Chinese Embassy in Canada today also released a "response to journalists" on the G7's statement regarding Hong Kong on its official website. He said that Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs and must not be interfered with by external forces. The Hong Kong police legally wanted the "pro-China troublemakers" in Hong Kong, which is a just action to uphold the rule of law in Hong Kong, a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty and security, and a legitimate action to ensure long-term stability and security in Hong Kong. It complies with international law and international practices.