China News Agency, Beijing, July 1st, Title: Building a Legal Barrier, Hong Kong Creates Brilliance Again
China News Service reporter Yang Zhe
On July 1, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ushered in the 23rd anniversary of its return. The implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law ends the history of “no defense” at the national security level of the SAR.
After the Hong Kong Basic Law, the National Security Law of Hong Kong has become the second important law specially formulated by the Central Government for Hong Kong. It further legalizes the principle and bottom line of "one country, two systems", builds a legal barrier, and opens a more predictable future for the people of Hong Kong.
Looking back on the course of this period, we can see that the unprecedented concept of "one country, two systems" has gradually become a vivid reality, taking root in Hong Kong and ensuring prosperity and stability. Since the reunification, Hong Kong has practiced "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong", a high degree of autonomy, keeping the original economic and social systems unchanged, and the way of life unchanged. Hong Kong compatriots have unprecedented democratic rights; the central government has spared no effort to help Hong Kong overcome the financial crisis , The SARS epidemic and other challenges are integrated into the overall situation of national development.
"Horse running, dancing and jumping" has become the best portrayal of Hong Kong's original lifestyle unchanged under "One Country, Two Systems".
Under the new situation, the national security loopholes have become a hotbed of chaos. With the escalation of violence, Hong Kong citizens are often inevitable to live in fear. During the "Rectification Law", "the horse does not run, the dance is difficult to dance", Hong Kong's economy and people's livelihood are widely affected.
Practice has proved that the best solution is to solve the problem of Hong Kong left over from history and to condense creative wisdom. In the face of the ever-changing internal and external complex situation, we must never turn a blind eye and stand still.
The resolution of the chaos in Hong Kong must take a long-term perspective, and cannot be "one step at a time". In response to the current situation and overcoming difficulties, the introduction of Hong Kong’s National Security Law has allowed the Special Administrative Region to stand at a new historical starting point.
The provisions of the law directly target a very small number of secessionist countries, subvert state power, terrorist activities, collusion with foreign or foreign forces to endanger national security, and clearly emphasize respect and protection of human rights in a prominent position, and protect the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens in accordance with the law.
With the entry into force of the law, Hong Kong has ushered in new law enforcement mechanisms and institutional arrangements to strengthen the foundation for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, development interests and guaranteeing Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. Behind it, the central government upholds and perfects "one country, two systems", adheres to the spirit of the rule of law, takes into account the differences between the two systems, respects the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Basic Law of the people of Hong Kong, and has an initial heart, confidence, and determination throughout.
Observers pointed out that the significance of the legislation is comparable to the return of Hong Kong 23 years ago. As the original "one country, two systems" system is cleared and the strategy for governing Hong Kong is perfected, the bottom line of national security is strengthened and the rule of law is chaotic.
From a higher perspective, under the protection of Hong Kong's National Security Law, Hong Kong's practice of "one country, two systems" will continue to move forward steadily, return to prosperity and stability, and create greater glories. It can be expected. (Finish)