Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor thanked the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for making the decision to continue to perform the duties of the sixth legislative council

　　China News Service, Hong Kong, August 11th. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam, sincerely thanked the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the 11th for making a decision on the continued performance of the responsibilities of the sixth legislative council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and addressing the postponement of the seventh legislative council election. One year, there was a vacancy in the legislature.

　　According to the Information Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced on July 31 that, in view of the severe epidemic, in order to protect public safety and public health, and to ensure that the elections are conducted in an open and fair manner, the Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region in conjunction with the Executive Council decided to The general election of the Legislative Council held on September 6 this year was postponed for one year.

　　The SAR Government pointed out that as Article 69 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong Basic Law) stipulates that the Legislative Council has a term of four years except for the first term of two years. Therefore, the current term of the Legislative Council It must end on September 30, 2020, and the SAR legislature will have a vacancy before the seventh legislative council is formed.

　　To solve this problem, the Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region submitted an emergency report to the Central People's Government after the Executive Council made a decision to seek support and instructions. The State Council has earlier replied that it supports the SAR government's decision to postpone the election of the seventh Legislative Council for one year, and will request the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to make a decision on vacancies in the legislature. The Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region also explained in detail the rationale for the postponement of the election to the community on July 31.

　　Carrie Lam said that the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has made an authoritative decision in accordance with the "Constitution of the People’s Republic of China" and the relevant provisions of the Hong Kong Basic Law to properly resolve the issue of vacancies in the legislature due to postponement of elections. The rule of law and order can also ensure that the SAR government can govern and function normally, and once again demonstrate the central government’s care and support for the SAR.

　　According to the decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the 11th, the sixth legislative council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will continue to perform its duties for no less than one year until the beginning of the seventh legislative council's term. It is decided and clarified that after the seventh legislative council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is formed in accordance with the law, the term of office will remain four years.

　　The SAR government will later gazette the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. At the same time, it will revoke the previous decision of the Chief Executive to suspend the sixth term of the Legislative Council in accordance with Article 6 of the Legislative Council Ordinance in accordance with Article 6 of the Legislative Council Ordinance. The Sixth Legislative Council can resume operations as soon as necessary.

　　In addition, Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor met with Chairman Liang Junyan of the SAR Legislative Council on the 11th to convey the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on continuing to perform the duties of the sixth Legislative Council and initially exchange views on the resumption of the Legislative Council.

　　Carrie Lam reiterated to Leung Junyan that postponing the general election of the Legislative Council is a very difficult decision, but in order to curb the epidemic, public safety and public health, and to ensure that the election is conducted in an open and fair environment, this decision is necessary. She is pleased to learn that the government's decision has received broad support from the community, including various establishment members of the Legislative Council.

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that the current epidemic in Hong Kong is still severe, and all walks of life have been hit hard. Even after the epidemic eases, there will still be a lot of work to restore the economy and relieve people's hardships that require the sincere cooperation of the executive and legislature. "I hope that under Chairman Leung's continued leadership, members of Congress can put aside their differences and disputes, rebuild mutual trust, and work together for the welfare of the people."

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that the SAR government is finalizing at full speed the details of the Central People’s Government’s work in supporting the SAR’s fight against the epidemic, and is willing to explain in detail to Members later. She will also meet with current legislators in batches to listen to their opinions. (Finish)