China News Service, May 6 (Xinhua) The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council released a question and answer from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office spokesperson.
Question: Under the multiple blows of the "Rectification Storm" and the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic, Hong Kong's economy has fallen into recession for the first time in nearly ten years. The unemployment rate is high and people's livelihood is difficult. Facing the current predicament, on May 5th, people of insight from all walks of life in Hong Kong set up the "Hong Kong Restart Grand Alliance", hoping to unite all walks of life to gather consensus, clean up the chaos, and push Hong Kong back on track. But as soon as the epidemic slowed down, the black thugs could not wait to take to the streets to carry out violent activities such as illegal gathering, harassing shops, and throwing gasoline bombs. What is your opinion on this? How can Hong Kong get out of the predicament?
Answer: Needless to say, Hong Kong is indeed in trouble.
We have noticed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has recently stated that Hong Kong ’s economy has fallen into a deep recession. In the first quarter, GDP fell sharply by 8.9% year-on-year, worse than the Asian financial crisis in 1998 and the international financial crisis in 2008. It became the first in 1974. The largest single-quarter decline in the quarter on record. The SAR government also said that the current 4.2% unemployment rate has reached a new high in nine years, and the economy is expected to grow by -4% to -7% in real terms this year. The fiscal deficit for the whole year will rise sharply to 280 billion Hong Kong dollars or more. We believe that the serious situation of the Hong Kong economy is caused by multiple factors. The current spread of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic has caused serious threats to the lives of people around the world, and it has also brought unprecedented difficulties and challenges to global economic growth. As a highly open small economy, Hong Kong is inevitably affected by the trend of the international economy and the external environment. However, the biggest scourge of Hong Kong comes from within, which is the black violence that blatantly clamored for and carried out a "scramble". This force is the most poisonous, the most devastating, and the worst. Since June last year, they have openly challenged the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" principle, trampled on the rule of law, disrupted social order, smashed and robbed public and private property, endangered the lives of the people, and severely damaged Hong Kong's business environment and international image. Not only did their evil deter tourists, all industries died, and economic losses amounted to hundreds of billions, but they also severely damaged investors' confidence in Hong Kong, reversed people's good impression of Hong Kong, and caused Hong Kong's reputation to plummet. It can be said that the forces of black violence are destroying the foundation of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.
We have noticed that the black violent forces saw the current epidemic in Hong Kong a little slower, and they were ready to move. During the "May Day" holiday, they ignored the SAR government's epidemic prevention ban and took to the streets to gather illegally, harass shops and throw gasoline bombs. They frantically clamored to "restart street warfare" and urged "real speculation." For the first time, the police discovered the "pressure cooker bomb" with great lethality. The purpose and intentions of the tyrannical forces and their behind-the-scenes commanders, organizers, and instigators have been clearly revealed. They want to drag Hong Kong off the cliff. Resisting the central government's full control over Hong Kong, and implementing full autonomy in the name of a high degree of autonomy, turning Hong Kong into an independent or semi-independent political entity.
We have noticed that more and more Hong Kong citizens have clearly seen the sinister intentions of the tyrannical forces. Many people saw that the black violent forces were rampant in the street communities, but the punishment of the sword of law was late, so they dared not to speak, and they sighed and felt helpless. However, it is undeniable that many Hong Kong people are still confused by the incitement and sorrow of the black violent forces, and have some sympathy and understanding for the black violent forces, and even a little naive fantasy. This "tolerant" attitude to the illegal and criminal acts of the black violent forces undoubtedly contributed to the arrogance and arrogance of the black violent forces. The facts are already very clear, wide and vertical "black storm" is tantamount to opening the door and robbing. The more sympathizers the tyrants have, the greater the price Hong Kong will pay.
It must be sternly pointed out that "black violence" and "speculation" are political viruses in Hong Kong society and the enemy of "one country, two systems". "Black Storm" will not be eliminated in one day, and Hong Kong will be restless in one day. The central government will never sit idly by and watch this destructive force. The Central Government has the greatest responsibility for safeguarding the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the greatest responsibility for safeguarding national security, and has the greatest concern for safeguarding the fundamental interests of Hong Kong and the fundamental well-being of Hong Kong compatriots. For the future of Hong Kong, and for the immediate interests of Hong Kong people, the only correct choice for dealing with "black storms" and "sponsoring speculation" is to have a clear attitude and stand firm and say no! In particular, all institutions and persons in charge of public power must perform their duties in accordance with the law by actual actions to suppress evil. The whole society should act in unison, stop violence and restore order, unite against the epidemic, save the economy, pay attention to people's livelihood, and build homes together.
We highly appreciate the declaration of "Hong Kong's Grand Alliance Again" and strongly appealed with the Grand Alliance-"Refuse to be" sponsored "and choose to develop; refuse to be destroyed, choose the rule of law; refuse to be torn, choose solidarity; promote Hong Kong Start again. " In the final analysis, sticking to "one country, two systems" and implementing "one country, two systems" comprehensively and accurately is the only place where Hong Kong has a bright future. The central government has sufficient sincerity and confidence to ensure that the principle of "one country, two systems" will not change and not be shaken. At the same time, it will also have sufficient determination and ability to ensure that the practice of "one country, two systems" will not be deformed or distorted.