This photo taken from the official Facebook page of the Chinese Embassy in Australia shows the building of the embassy in Canberra.

HONG KONG - The Chinese Embassy in Australia said on Thursday that it strongly deplored and opposed "groundless accusations and measures" by the Australian government in relation to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and urged Canberra to stop meddling in China's internal affairs.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, a spokesman for the embassy said the latest moves by the Australian government are “serious violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations, and gross interference in China's internal affairs.”

The spokesman reiterated that the law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR would not affect the legitimate rights and interests enjoyed by Hong Kong residents and foreign institutions and personnel in the financial hub.

"As we have repeatedly stated that the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR will strengthen Hong Kong's legal framework, ensure social order, improve business environment, contribute to Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and the steady implementation of 'one country, two systems' principle," the spokesman said in the statement, that Hong Kong affairs are China’s internal affairs.

"The Australian side has been clanking that they oppose 'foreign interference'. However, they have blatantly interfered in China’s internal affairs by making irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong related issues. Its hypocrisy and double standard are exposed in full," the spokesman said.

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The Chinese government remains resolved to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and to oppose any foreign interference in Hong Kong affairs, according to the statement.

"We urge the Australian side to immediately stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs under any pretext or in any way. Otherwise, it will lead to nothing but lifting a rock only to hit its own feet,” the spokesman said.