China News Service, Beijing, May 28th: A spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council issued the Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Maintain National Security on the Third Session of the 13th NPC The conversation stated that the National People's Congress adopted relevant decisions to safeguard Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability in order to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, strengthen the institutional foundation, and make the foundation of "one country, two systems" stronger, and Hong Kong's future brighter.
The spokesman pointed out that since the return of Hong Kong to the motherland, the practice of "one country, two systems" has achieved world-recognized achievements. However, the destructive forces inside and outside Hong Kong have never stopped the interference and destruction of "one country, two systems". In particular, last year ’s “Rule of Amendment”, “Hong Kong Independence” was unscrupulous in words and deeds, radical violence was shocking, terrorist crimes were gradually emerging, the bottom line of the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” was seriously challenged, the rule of law and social order in Hong Kong were seriously affected, and the Rights, freedom and the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong are seriously threatened. Hong Kong's prospects are thus heavily clouded. At this critical and critical moment, the National People's Congress made a decision and authorized the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to formulate relevant laws to effectively prevent, stop and punish any acts and activities that seriously endanger national security, such as splitting the country, subverting the state power, and organizing terrorist activities, as well as foreign countries. Interference with foreign forces in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will effectively block the legal loopholes in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security. The system foundation of the "one country, two systems" system will become stronger and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability will be more assured. Only when the principle of "one country" is adhered to can the benefits of "two systems" be fully demonstrated.
The spokesman pointed out that enacting Hong Kong ’s national security legislation at the national level is a prudent decision made by the central government based on the situation in Hong Kong. It is aimed at actions and activities that seriously jeopardize national security and activities of foreign and foreign forces interfering in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens in accordance with the law do not have any impact. Hong Kong ’s national security legislation is a high-hanging sword for the very few who carry out acts that endanger national security; it is a system guarantee for the majority of Hong Kong residents.
The spokesman said that this time the NPC and its Standing Committee exercised the power of national legislation in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution and the Basic Law, and established and perfected the legal system and enforcement mechanism for the maintenance of national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Important embodiment. The determination and sincerity of the Central Government to act strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law are beyond doubt. In the next step, the legislative work and law enforcement actions related to the maintenance of national security in Hong Kong will strictly act in accordance with the law, strictly abide by the statutory authority, and strictly follow the statutory procedures. After the completion of Hong Kong ’s national security legislation, the high degree of autonomy enjoyed by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region according to law will not change, and the independent judicial power and final adjudication power will not change. Hong Kong will attract foreign investors with a safer, stable and harmonious social environment and a good business environment, and continue to maintain its status as an international financial, trade and shipping center.
The spokesman pointed out that in the course of deliberation of the relevant decisions by the National People ’s Congress, the entire Chinese people, including compatriots in Hong Kong, expressed their firm support and warm expectations, and conveyed the common voice of the entire Chinese people against foreign interference and safeguarding national security: Sovereignty cannot be challenged; national security must be upheld. It is imperative to establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security.
Hong Kong is Hong Kong in China. No one cherishes Hong Kong more than the central government. No one is more concerned about the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the fundamental well-being of Hong Kong residents than the central government. Basic Law. The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council will, in accordance with the decision of the National People's Congress, fully cooperate with the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to carry out relevant legislative work. At the same time, we hope that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will actively create conditions to complete the relevant legislative work of Article 23 of the Basic Law as soon as possible. The positive energy of anti-secession, anti-violence, protection of the rule of law, and stability, focus on preventing epidemic situation, developing economy, improving people's livelihood, and building a beautiful home. (Finish)