China News Agency, Beijing, June 21st, Title: Maintaining National Security Legislation at a Critical Time to Help Hong Kong Return to the Right Track
China News Agency reporter Liu Shuling
As the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress reviewed the relevant draft laws for the first time and published an explanatory summary on the 20th, the highly anticipated national security-related legislation in Hong Kong became clearer. National legislation is accelerating in accordance with legal procedures. The continuously released information reveals the determination of the central government to ensure the stability of "one country, two systems" and help Hong Kong return to the right track.
On May 28, after the Third Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress passed the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism for the Maintenance of National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", relevant central authorities began work to hear Suggestions for safeguarding national security legislation; after the text of the draft law is formed, solicit opinions on the text and make amendments and improvements. On the 18th of this month, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has started the work of reviewing the draft.
The legislative process is compact, clear and unambiguous. The head of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress made a statement in the “Law on the Maintenance of National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Draft)” on the 18th. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress will finalize the legislation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security as soon as possible An important and urgent task, pay close attention to related work.
Since the "revision storm" occurred in June last year, the hostile forces in and outside Hong Kong have caused a long period of chaos and endangered national security; the ongoing division, subversion, terror and intervention activities have broken through the "one country, two systems" bottom line, known as the return of Hong Kong The most severe situation. It is generally believed at home and abroad that the opposition and radical forces in Hong Kong forced the central government to take action.
Facing the social turmoil full of violent crimes and separatism, at the turning point of chaos and governance, the central authorities chose to block the loopholes of the law, which not only solved the imperatives of the current affairs, but also sought long-term stability. This "good recipe" was approved by the National People's Congress this year with a high number of votes. The people of Hong Kong have also expressed their recognition through extensive joint agency and other methods. The enactment of relevant laws as soon as possible has formed a strong public opinion and is a national consensus.
Regarding specific legislation, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress authorizes to formulate relevant laws instead of simply applying national laws to Hong Kong, which reflects the central government’s trust in the Hong Kong SAR and respect for the two systems. Under the guiding principle of "fighting very few", this legislation only applies to four criminal acts and activities that prominently affect national security, and promises to ensure that relevant legislation, law enforcement, and judicial acts effectively protect the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents, in line with Modern rule of law principles and spirit.
The outside world generally believes that it is necessary to clarify the central authority attribute of national security, establish institutions and give necessary powers. On the 20th, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has announced the main content of the draft, especially the "clear regulations" in the six aspects, involving related arrangements, and making special explanations-the National Security Agency in Hong Kong and the relevant national authorities under certain circumstances have harmed a very small number of countries The exercise of jurisdiction in security crime cases is an important manifestation of the central government's comprehensive governance power.
Zhou Yan’s legislative work shows that the central government is soberly aware that jurisdiction over crimes against the national security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region cannot be just slogans and appearances. It must ensure the effective implementation of this law, and it must have actual hands to protect the country. Sovereignty, security, development interests and Hong Kong’s public safety and public interests.
At present, Hong Kong is facing tests of various internal and external problems such as politics, economy, and people's livelihood. Since the start of national security legislation-related work, the local situation has begun to show more positive signs of change. The Hong Kong opposition stigmatizes and demonizes the national security legislation, and all kinds of absurd words and deeds begging for external intervention have come out.
Observers believe that with the gradual advancement of national security legislation, Hong Kong will inevitably be better integrated into the overall situation of national development, and it is more conducive to maintaining stability and prosperity. People from all walks of life in Hong Kong will also make the right choice for themselves, for society, and for the "one country, two systems" space. (Finish)