China News Agency, Hong Kong, June 30. Question: Interview with Liang Zhenying: Safeguarding National Security Act, Hong Kong Society is Back on Track
China News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoxi
The "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security" was formally promulgated on June 30. Liang Zhenying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was excited when he was interviewed by a reporter from China News Service in Hong Kong. He said that Hong Kong's national security laws will bring Hong Kong society back on track and will bring stability to Hong Kong society.
The "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security" was formally promulgated on June 30. Liang Zhenying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was very excited when he was interviewed by a reporter from the China News Service in Hong Kong. He said that Hong Kong's safeguarding of national security laws would bring Hong Kong society back on track and would bring stability to Hong Kong society. China News Agency reporter Zhang Weishe
In an interview with the former Chief Executive’s Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Liang Zhenying said that compared with before the return of Hong Kong in 1997, the country has made great progress in all aspects. Hong Kong people have confidence in the Mainland and have more confidence in Hong Kong. Over the past month, some people really wanted to create panic and mistrust in Hong Kong against Hong Kong’s national security laws, but for him who participated in the whole process of Hong Kong’s return, today’s economy, people’s livelihood, and popular sentiment in Hong Kong and the Chinese government 1982 The year when it was announced that it would be taken back to Hong Kong in 1997 was completely different.
"The situation in Hong Kong today is very stable, and there has not been any instability during the 15-year transition period from 1982 to 1997." Liang Zhenying pointed out that there are currently a large number of Hong Kong residents who work, live, support and study in the Mainland for a long time. It is also a situation that did not exist in the 1980s, indicating that the current macro situation is completely different, and the influence and status of the country in the international community are completely different from those 38 years ago.
The "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security" was formally promulgated on June 30. Liang Zhenying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was very excited when he was interviewed by a reporter from the China News Service in Hong Kong. He said that Hong Kong's safeguarding of national security laws would bring Hong Kong society back on track and would bring stability to Hong Kong society. China News Agency reporter Zhang Weishe
Liang Zhenying believes that since the main content of the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism for the Maintenance of National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Draft)" during the two sessions this year, the response of all aspects of Hong Kong society has been quite good. The main economic indicators, such as the property market and the stock market, are also fairly stable.
He analyzed the sources of confidence. On the one hand, after the "transition period" from 1982 to 1997, Hong Kong people already had "experience" and would no longer believe in alarmist statements; on the other hand, the current national Compared with before the handover of Hong Kong, all aspects have made great progress, including progress in the rule of law, which Hong Kong people can hear and hear.
He said that a law formulated at the national level that safeguards national security is implemented in Hong Kong, precisely reflecting the "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. Since a few opposition parties in the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region used "rab" and other tactics, Hong Kong has not been able to complete the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Hong Kong Basic Law). Make up for the shortcomings of Hong Kong in maintaining national security.
He also pointed out that in this legislation, the state has a high degree of trust in Hong Kong. Except in certain circumstances, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region exercises jurisdiction over criminal cases provided by Hong Kong’s National Security Law. In most cases, relevant cases will be enforced by Hong Kong’s law enforcement 1. The relevant departments of the judiciary are responsible for handling.
Talking about the impact after the implementation of the law, Liang Zhenying said that Hong Kong is a highly open and free society, and friends from all walks of life are welcome to invest, study and develop here. But at the same time, Hong Kong, like the rest of the world, has an obligation to maintain national security, and it must have such legislative and law enforcement forces. If someone wants to make some plots in Hong Kong that affect national security and affect Hong Kong society, Hong Kong’s National Security Law will make it difficult for them to retreat.
Liang Zhenying emphasized that any society, including Hong Kong, must have a stable environment in order to develop the economy and improve people's livelihood. Now that Hong Kong has a national security law, I believe it will bring stability to Hong Kong society.
He also said that Hong Kong has always been a bit like an "undefended" city. After more than 100 years of colonial rule, not only did the law lack national security, but the general public's awareness of national security was relatively weak. The legislation of Hong Kong’s National Security Protection Law itself is also a good national education and national security awareness education for Hong Kong citizens. Now that work has begun in this area, we will continue to do so in a sustained and intensified manner, especially to strengthen the education of young people and the management of school affairs.
Liang Zhenying also mentioned that people arrested in the past year for participating in illegal activities related to the "revision of the storm" have now been put to trial. From the "pleading" of some convicted persons, it can be seen that many young people are Being misled, they have also reflected and hoped to be given a light sentence. This is also a very good education and a lesson for the Hong Kong society.
Liang Zhenying said that the promulgation of Hong Kong's National Security Law has brought Hong Kong society back on track. Hong Kong should seize the opportunities of national development and actively solve various problems in Hong Kong’s social and economic development and people’s livelihood, including housing problems, land shortages, and graduate career development.
"Hong Kong is a very good place." Liang Zhenying said that in addition to seeking a better life for Hong Kong's 7.5 million people, he hopes that Hong Kong can also take advantage of "one country, two systems" and make better and greater development for the country's future. contribution. (Finish)