All circles in Macao discuss Hong Kong's National Security Law: it plays a key role in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of the SAR

　　China News Agency, Macau, July 1 (Reporter Long Tuyou) The 20th meeting of the 13th NPC Standing Committee reviewed and passed the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", which was published in the Hong Kong SAR on the same day. And effective implementation. In an interview with a reporter from China News Service, people from all walks of life in Macau stated that from the practice of the Macao SAR, national security legislation has a key and positive role in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of the SAR.

　　Ma Youli, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Macao, said that Hong Kong's National Security Law decisively legislated on issues arising in Hong Kong and clearly announced and implemented by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which can effectively plug Hong Kong's loopholes in maintaining national security. It is reasonable and legal and cannot be questioned . Relevant laws can make the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to maintain national security more law-based, protect the interests of Hong Kong citizens, and bring Hong Kong back to prosperity and stability. At the same time, it will help strengthen Hong Kong's strength and economic competitiveness as an international financial and commercial center, making Hong Kong more stable, safer and more secure.

　　Macau passed the National Security Law in 2009 and established the National Security Council under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive in 2018. Liu Yiliang, deputy to the National People's Congress and chairman of the Macao Returned Overseas Chinese Association, said that in the 11 years of Macao's national security legislation, the basic rights and freedoms of Macao residents have been better protected, social harmony and stability, rapid economic development, and residents live and work in peace and contentment. The practice of Macao has proved that national security legislation plays a key and positive role in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of the SAR, and is an important foundation for maintaining the prosperity and stability of the SAR.

　　He pointed out that in the process of national rise and national rejuvenation, Hong Kong and Macao have already boarded the high-speed train for national development. I believe that under the escort of national security laws, Hong Kong can continue to play its advantages and integrate into the overall situation of national development. Hong Kong will have a better tomorrow.

　　Huang Rukai, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Macao Red Cross Central Committee, said that for the very few anti-Hong Kong elements who endanger national security in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong National Security Law is a high-hanging sword; and for the vast majority of Hong Kong residents and foreigners in Hong Kong For people, this law is the "guardian" that guarantees their rights, freedom and peaceful life. With the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, it is conducive to maintaining Hong Kong’s status as an international financial center, and it is also more conducive to Hong Kong’s active integration into the overall development of the country and its active participation in the construction of the Greater Bay Area. In the future, Hong Kong’s “Pearl of the Orient” will be even brighter .

　　Wu Xiaoli, deputy of the National People's Congress and chairman of the Macao Neighbourhood General Assembly, believes that the birth of Hong Kong's National Security Law fills the legal loopholes and shortcomings of the Hong Kong SAR in safeguarding national security, and provides a fundamental guarantee for Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. The premise of economic development is social stability. The implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law is believed to provide strong support for the stable development of Hong Kong, reshape Hong Kong’s normal order, protect the well-being of Hong Kong residents, and lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong’s continued integration into the overall development of the country. .

　　"After the adoption of the Hong Kong National Security Law, a number of'Hong Kong Independence' organizations announced their dissolution. The National Security Law has a huge impact on the Hong Kong Independence rioters, and it has an immediate effect on Hong Kong's suppression of riots." The representative of the National People's Congress, Macao SAR Legislator Shi Jialun said.

　　He pointed out that with the continuous improvement of the implementation mechanism of Hong Kong’s national security law, the practice of “one country, two systems” in Hong Kong will be stable and far-reaching. Hong Kong’s institutional advantages, location advantages and talent advantages will be further demonstrated. Under the overall development of the country and the governance system, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Local cooperation will be smoother, and residents from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau will be the common beneficiaries.

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