China News Agency, Hong Kong, April 3rd: Interview with Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference: Drafting of the Hong Kong Basic Law is rigorous, scientific, democratic and meticulous
China News Agency reporter Han Xingtong
In 1988, the "Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China" was in a period of extensive consultation, and a children's drawing competition was held at Sha Tin Racecourse. What to draw? "Just draw the future of Hong Kong, because the Basic Law is to plan the future development of Hong Kong." After more than 30 years, Liang Zhenying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from China News Agency. High-rise buildings stand on both sides. The urban appearance described by immature methods reminds him of the beautiful vision of prosperity and stability for the general public in Hong Kong.
The draft of the first draft of the Basic Law was reviewed and approved by the National People's Congress. Liang Zhenying, then Secretary General of the Basic Law Advisory Committee, stood in front of the landline, waiting for the latest news from Ma Li, Deputy Secretary General at the Beijing conference site. "At that time, mobile phones and long-distance telephone communications were not convenient now, so he ran back and forth, and every time he passed one, or if there was any modification when he passed, he hurried to call at an office in the General Assembly Hall."
In the office of the Advisory Committee in Hong Kong, Liang Zhenying and a group of colleagues fought against each other every second. After modification, he rushed to the printing factory to print, so as to entrust about 1 million draft drafts to the 900-odd bank branches in Hong Kong the next day. The counter is free of charge for citizens.
The two territory-wide consultations conducted after the two drafts were "should be the two most extensive, longest, and most mobilized human and material consultations in Hong Kong to date." Looking back on the five-year drafting process of the Basic Law, Liang Zhenying Summarized in four words: rigorous, scientific, democratic, and meticulous.
The face of Hong Kong after 1997, which has been framed by the Basic Law, has gradually become clearer. In the spring breeze of reform and opening up in the Mainland, the atmosphere of anxiety overwhelming the general public has been dispelled. It also attracted an early return of Hong Kong people who have emigrated overseas because of uncertain future. .
In Liang Zhenying's view, all these are sufficient to prove that the Basic Law is like "the sea god" in Hong Kong society. After 1997, on occasional business trips overseas, Liang Zhenying met with old classmates who moved to the local area. "I said a lot of people are back. Why are you still here?" : "I want to come back too, but Hong Kong's house prices are too expensive now," recalls Liang Zhenying. "Some immoral immigrants moved to some countries, sold Hong Kong houses, bought local houses, and then they were very unlucky. Local house prices have fallen, and Hong Kong house prices have risen. What's worse is that the local currency has fallen. "
The "Basic Law" has entered thirty years. The generation of children who used the paintbrush to think about the future at Sha Tin Racecourse that year has entered an unbelievable year. They have become masters and mainstays of the city's lifeblood. A few of them aggressively held petrol bombs. , Throwing hard-won value of the rule of law. "Because the drafting process of the Basic Law is rigorous, scientific, democratic, and meticulous, we must absolutely abide by it and fully obey the Basic Law." Liang Zhenying concluded that social controversy and political turmoil have cropped up in recent years, explaining from the side that the education and propaganda of the Basic Law has not been solid. Going deeper into the people, this leads to a little understanding, misunderstanding, and even deliberate misinterpretation.
"The Basic Law is popular in society and adapted to the people. It is a long-term and continuous work for both political and economic circles, academics, especially our young people to understand and read through." Liang Zhenying said that this involves legislation The background, basis, and differences between different articles can only be understood through thorough understanding.
Regarding the basic law education of young people, Liang Zhenying described it as "simple and serious". "What I care most is how the teacher teaches. Have I added some personal biases in the teaching process or even the teacher himself? The Basic Law, after all, 30 years of legislation, some young teachers have not yet been born. "He emphasized the importance of managing and rectifying the teaching team. Once the teacher's radical thinking infects students, it will be quite destructive.
However, Liang Zhenying was not discouraged by young people and always expected the silent majority. "Most young people in Hong Kong have feelings for the country." They need to lead the patriotism and patriotism hidden in their hearts. "This is our job and responsibility." (End)