China News Agency, Hong Kong, June 20 (Reporter Zeng Ping and Zhang Xiaoxi) People from all walks of life and political groups in Hong Kong welcomed the main content of the "Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Maintenance of National Security of the People's Republic of China (Draft)" on 20th. Restraint is what everyone wants.
Hong Weimin, a representative of the National People’s Congress of the Minato District, said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency that the entire design of the draft content is based on the existing inherent mechanism of Hong Kong, and it is as cooperative as possible and very restrained. National security affairs are complex and special, and involve geopolitics and game and wrestling between major powers. Only when you stand on the national standpoint can you understand these things. Therefore, the establishment of the National Security Agency in Hong Kong and the appointment of national security advisers by the Central People's Government should be reasonable.
Ding Huang, a Hong Kong practicing lawyer and vice chairman of the Hong Kong Law Exchange Foundation Executive Committee, believes that the main content of the draft is a very simple national policy, that is, "one country, two systems." The judge appointed by the chief executive is responsible for handling crimes against national security, which shows the trust of the central government in the chief executive, and also reflects the very restrained attitude of the NPC Standing Committee. He said that the National Security Agency in Hong Kong is similar to the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Liaison Office, while the central government can set up any directly affiliated agencies in Hong Kong.
Zhu Jiajian, executive member of the Hong Kong General Association of the China Peaceful Reunification Association and a member of the National Hong Kong and Macao Research Association, said that the content described in the draft is well received, and its content has shown that the judges of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be responsible for handling most crimes against national security. This fully takes care of Hong Kong Common law system. The Police Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has set up a department to maintain national security and is equipped with law enforcement forces. This shows that relevant laws will also involve Hong Kong people at the law enforcement level, which enriches the practice of "one country, two systems". He hopes that after the introduction of the relevant laws, local terrorism that is breeding in Hong Kong can be contained.
Several formed political groups in Hong Kong welcomed the content of the draft explanation.
The Hong Kong Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong stated that the content of the draft description has proved that the draft can take into account the differences between the two places, which not only conforms to the actual situation of Hong Kong and the characteristics of the exercise of the common law system, but also fully reflects the need to maintain national security; in law enforcement, prosecution, The trial mainly relies on the special zone's responsibility, and at the same time it can provide adequate human rights protection, which is consistent with the spirit of international conventions and the principles of the rule of law prevailing in the world. This is to maximize the common law characteristics. The DAB believes that the relevant arrangements can fill Hong Kong’s constitutional loopholes in safeguarding national security and enjoy the support of the general public.
The Federation of Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions said that the draft explanations are fully justified, the Federation of Trade Unions fully supports it, and hopes that the relevant legislative work will proceed as soon as possible and the law will be promulgated and implemented as soon as possible. Since the National People's Congress passed a legislative decision on Hong Kong-related national security at the end of May, most citizens of Hong Kong society have expressed their understanding and support, with nearly 3 million signatures. This decision is very timely and extremely necessary, and serves the long-term fundamental interests of the country and Hong Kong.
The New Democratic Party of Hong Kong stated that the draft statement could relieve recent social concerns about Hong Kong-related national security legislation, and hoped that the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress would complete the legislation and promulgate the implementation as soon as possible to curb various illegal activities that endanger national security, promote Hong Kong independence, and overthrow the regime. Let Hong Kong restore social peace and order. (Finish)