China News Agency Hong Kong, June 28 Question: Interview with Tan Huizhu: Hong Kong’s draft law on the maintenance of national security explains four strong signals from the central government

　　China News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoxi

　　Tan Huizhu, deputy director of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, recently pointed out in an exclusive interview with reporters from China News Service that before the promulgation of the relevant laws, the “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China Special Law for the Maintenance of National Security (Draft)” was passed on This is a strong signal to block the legal loopholes in Hong Kong's national security, reflect the overall governance of Hong Kong, adhere to "one country, two systems", and fully respect and protect Hong Kong's human rights.

　　The Third Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress adopted 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" on May 28. The person in charge of the Legal Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress recently made a statement to the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress on the "Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security (Draft)."

　　Tan Huizhu believes that the draft note conveys four strong signals from the central government:

　　First, there were legal loopholes in Hong Kong that made it “undefended” in national security. As a result, it was exploited by others. Some incidents occurred in Hong Kong that threatened “one country, two systems”, the well-being of the country, the future of Hong Kong, and the welfare of Hong Kong citizens. The situation even constitutes a risk of terrorist activities. Therefore, the central government must plug the legal loopholes in Hong Kong's national security and restore peace and stability to Hong Kong.

　　Second, the Central Government has full control over Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a part of the country and cannot be split up. No one is allowed to engage in a "color revolution" in Hong Kong, making it a base for infiltration into the mainland and endangering national security. Therefore, the establishment of the National Security Agency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by the Central People's Government is to better safeguard "one country, two systems."

　　Third, national security legislation belongs to the central authority. As can be seen in the explanation of the draft law on the maintenance of national security in Hong Kong, the central government adheres to "one country, two systems". The National Security Agency and relevant national authorities stationed in Hong Kong have dealt with very few crimes against national security under certain circumstances. In exercising jurisdiction, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s National Security Council is responsible for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s national security affairs, assumes the primary responsibility for national security, and accepts the supervision and accountability of the Central People’s Government.

　　Fourth, the draft statement clearly states that the maintenance of national security should respect and protect human rights and protect the legal rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens, which is consistent with Article 39 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong Basic Law) This shows that the Central Government fully respects and protects the human rights of Hong Kong and the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens.

　　Tan Huizhu said that Hong Kong’s National Security Law will guarantee the stability of Hong Kong society, protect “one country, two systems”, prevent more tears and disputes in Hong Kong society, and promote the integration and development of Hong Kong and the Mainland. In the short term, Hong Kong’s national security law may face some opposition and pressure, but in the long run, this law will definitely make Hong Kong’s future better.

　　She also mentioned that the draft note stated that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s National Security Committee shall be chaired by the Chief Executive, indicating that the Chief Executive is the primary person in charge of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s national security; the draft note also stated that the Chief Executive Former magistrates, district court judges, judges of the Court of First Instance of the High Court, judges of the Court of Appeal and judges of the Court of Final Appeal may also appoint several judges, and may also appoint judges from temporary or ad hoc judges to handle crimes against national security. It will not affect the judge's independent trial.

　　Tan Huizhu said that no country in the world has allowed foreigners to act as judges to try cases that jeopardize their national security. The Central Government has handed this matter over to the Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region, which is very fair. Some voices say that this move will affect the judge's independent trial, which is completely unfair and has no basic accusations.

　　She hopes that the role of this legislation will make Hong Kong "second return". She pointed out that more than 40% of the approximately 8,000 people arrested in the "Rituals" were students. This shows that there is a big problem in Hong Kong's education, and Hong Kong society has a very insufficient understanding of the country. Without Hong Kong’s national security laws, national education, and Chinese history education, Hong Kong will continue to be a pawn used by outside forces, and even the mentality of Hong Kong’s young people will be alienated from the country.

　　Tan Huizhu concluded that the primary role of Hong Kong’s national security legislation is to stop riots and chaos. It is hoped that after the introduction of the relevant laws, the wrong values ​​of some people in Hong Kong can be further corrected to make them realize that Hong Kong people are Chinese and the country is developing well. Hong Kong will also be good, which is also a good thing for the development of the human world.

　　She also pointed out that the legislation was issued by the central government, which has urgency, legitimacy and legitimacy. She fully supports the legislation. (Finish)