The National People's Congress voted highly to approve the decision to establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security

(Express Meeting of the Two Sessions) The National People's Congress passed a decision on the establishment and improvement of the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security

　　China News Agency, Beijing, May 28th-On the afternoon of May 28th, the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress passed the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Perfecting the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Maintain National Security" .

　　The decision is divided into two parts: introduction and body. The introduction pointed out that the Third Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress considered the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to review the decision of the National People's Congress to establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security ( Draft) ".

　　The meeting held that in recent years, the national security risks of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have become prominent, and various illegal activities such as "Hong Kong independence", splitting the country, and violent terrorist activities have seriously endangered the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the country. Use Hong Kong to engage in activities that endanger our country's national security. In order to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, uphold and improve the "one country, two systems" system, maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong residents. According to Articles 31 and 62 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China The National People's Congress made a decision on the provisions of Item 2, Item 14 and Item 16, as well as the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

　　A total of 7 text parts were decided.

　　Decided to clarify the country ’s unwavering and comprehensive and accurate implementation of the policies of “one country, two systems”, “Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong”, and a high degree of autonomy; emphasizing the necessary measures to establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security, and prevent, suppress, and punish in accordance with the law Acts and activities that endanger national security.

　　The decision stated that the country is firmly opposed to any foreign and foreign forces interfering in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in any way, and taking the necessary measures to counter it.

　　The decision clearly stipulates that the maintenance of national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity is the constitutional responsibility of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; it emphasizes that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should complete the national security legislation provided by the Hong Kong Basic Law as soon as possible. The administrative organs, legislative organs and judicial organs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should be based on relevant The law provides for effective prevention, suppression and punishment of acts and activities that endanger national security.

　　The decision clearly stipulates that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall establish and improve institutions and enforcement mechanisms for the maintenance of national security; the relevant organs of the Central People ’s Government for the maintenance of national security shall establish institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as necessary to perform the duties related to the maintenance of national security.

　　The decision clearly stipulates that the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall regularly submit reports to the Central People ’s Government on the situation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region performing its duties of maintaining national security, conducting national security education, and prohibiting acts and activities that endanger national security according to law.

　　Decided to authorize the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to formulate relevant laws on the establishment and improvement of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's legal system and enforcement mechanism to safeguard national security, and effectively prevent, stop and punish any acts that severely endanger national security, such as splitting the country, subverting the state power, and organizing the implementation of terrorist activities And activities and activities of foreign and foreign forces interfering in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The decision was clear. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress decided to include the above-mentioned relevant laws in Annex III of the Hong Kong Basic Law, which will be announced and implemented by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

　　The decision shall be implemented as of the date of announcement. (Finish)