China News Agency, Hong Kong, May 31-The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Zhang Jianzong, said on May 31 that the national security legislation concerning Hong Kong will further consolidate "one country, two systems" and effectively protect the core values and systems cherished by Hong Kong people.
Figure: Chief Secretary for Administration Hong Kong SAR Zhang Jianzong. China News Service reporter Mai Shangmin
Zhang Jianzong published a blog on the day that stated that legislation should be carried out at the national level to prevent, suppress and punish a very small number of lawbreakers who endanger national security, ensure the stability of “one country, two systems”, and maintain Hong Kong ’s long-term prosperity and stability without affecting the citizens ’enjoyment of various laws Rights and freedoms are also in the common interests of the country, Hong Kong and the international community.
Zhang Jianzong believes that the National People's Congress, as the highest state power organ in the People's Republic of China, is indisputable in reviewing and approving decisions concerning Hong Kong, and reflects the country's concern, attention and support for the Special Zone.
"National security legislation can effectively prevent and control national security risks, and at the same time ensure the long-term stability of Hong Kong." Zhang Jianzong said that Hong Kong internally confronts organizations that advocate "Hong Kong independence" and "self-determination", openly challenge the power of the central government and the SAR government, and must resist the intensification of external The external forces involved in the affairs of Hong Kong, and the current legal system and enforcement mechanism for maintaining national security in Hong Kong are not complete, has become a gap in national security risks.
Zhang Jianzong criticized that some local artificial rumors with ulterior motives incited violence, created panic, slandered the National Security Council's demise of "one country, two systems", and caused Hong Kong to lose a high degree of autonomy. These statements are all nonsense.
"Citizens need to understand that these local and even foreign politicians' malicious remarks, criticisms, and initiatives are based on political considerations, attempting to crack down on the country, and making their intentions clear." Zhang Jianzong said that the SAR government must refute sternly, clearly and strongly against foreign governments Severely misrepresented and biased remarks on the high degree of autonomy in Hong Kong. (Finish)