Hong Kong Democratic Preliminary Election “Possibility of Violation of National Security Law” Secretary-General, July 14, 4:21
In the primaries of the democratic elections for the legislative assembly held in Hong Kong this September, the Hong Kong government's top secretary of administration, Chen Zheng Yue, warned that there is a possibility of violating the National Security Act. However, it seems that the aim is to restrain the democracy before the acceptance of candidacy begins.
In Hong Kong, a democratic party, critical of the government, held a primary election to narrow down candidates on 11th and 12th of this month in preparation for the legislative election for parliament. Everyone participated in the vote.
The Hong Kong administration secretary-general, Mr. Lin Chung-moon, strongly criticized this in a conference held on the night of the 13th, saying, "It is an act that interferes with an election that requires fairness, and it cannot be tolerated."
In addition, a democracy aiming to obtain a majority of seats in the legislature said, "If it intends to reject all the bills submitted by the government, it may be a "subversion of the government"," the primary election Warned that it could violate the National Security Act.
The legislative assembly is expected to begin accepting candidates for candidacy this month, and Secretary-General Zheng Hayashi seems to have the aim of restraining the democracy, which is gaining momentum because of the support of the citizens in the primary election.
On the other hand, an associate professor at the University of Hong Kong, who called for the primary election, replied, "It is a right recognized by citizens, and it cannot be said that it is against the law."