[Commentary] On May 22, the Third Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress opened in Beijing. This meeting will consider 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 (Draft) "Has aroused widespread concern. On May 21st, Liang Zhenying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was interviewed by reporters on this topic.

  [Commentary] In June 2019, a turmoil occurred in Hong Kong, which had a huge impact on Hong Kong society. In response, Liang Zhenying said that a small number of people in Hong Kong disregard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. This requires Hong Kong to have sanctions and prohibitions related to national security.

  [Same period] Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee

  Almost every country and every society in the world, including the United States itself, as well as some countries in Asia, such as Singapore, have (maintain national security) laws in this regard, and their laws are still very strict and strict.

  [Commentary] Liang Zhenying emphasized that in order to implement "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong, there must be laws to safeguard national security. Without this law, it will affect the interests of all parties.

  [Same period] Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee

  With such a law, it does not prevent foreign investors from investing locally, nor does it hinder the freedom enjoyed by local residents in accordance with the law. This is what Hong Kong should do. We now have a loophole in national security that will affect the implementation of "one country, two systems" and the stability of Hong Kong society, thus affecting investors' interest in investment and affecting Hong Kong's economic development.

  [Commentary] Article 23 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region stipulates that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall legislate itself to prohibit any acts of treason, split the country, incite rebellion, subvert the Central People ’s Government and steal state secrets. However, nearly 23 years after the return of Hong Kong, this legislation has not yet been completed. Therefore, Liang Zhenying believes that the National People ’s Congress has established relevant laws at the national level, which are reasonable, reasonable and legal.

  [Same period] Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee

  At that time, 23 articles were written, because some laws in Hong Kong at that time and some single laws failed to fully meet the needs of national security, so there is such a article. However, legislation has been impossible for the past 23 years, and it seems that legislation cannot be completed in the short term. Therefore, in this case, the National People's Congress plugs the loophole, which is completely reasonable and legitimate, and at the same time, the National People's Congress absolutely has the power in this regard.

  [Explanation] Liang Zhenying pointed out that the legislation of the National People's Congress is to exercise the powers conferred by the Constitution in accordance with the new situation and needs, establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security from the national level, and adhere to and improve " "One country, two systems" system.

  [Same period] Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee

  I believe that the central government has made such a big decision, and it must have been fully considered and well prepared. Therefore, I advise the opposition in Hong Kong not to underestimate the determination of the central authorities to deal with the Hong Kong issue.

  Wen Mengxin reports from Beijing

Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]