China News Service, Hong Kong, February 22 (Reporter Zeng Ping) Xia Baolong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, attended the opening of the seminar on "Improving the'One Country, Two Systems' System and Implementing the Fundamental Principles of'Patriots Governing Hong Kong'" on the 22nd And speak.

In response, members of the Hong Kong establishment legislative council stated that Xia Baolong expounded on the principles of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and the governance of the Hong Kong SAR. The establishment legislators deeply agreed and fully supported it.

Members of the establishment legislative council believe that the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" must be fully implemented so that Hong Kong can get rid of the troubles of internal friction, disputes and unrest.

　　Liao Changjiang, convener of the Hong Kong establishment legislative council, responded at a press conference held that day, saying that "patriots governing Hong Kong" is a basic principle that runs through the formulation and implementation of the "one country, two systems" policy, and is the core principle of "one country, two systems."

Only by adhering to "patriots ruling Hong Kong" can "one country, two systems" be fully and accurately implemented.

　　He said that the experience of Hong Kong since its return, especially the "black riots" in 2019, has taught us a profound lesson.

Some people who do not meet the standards of patriots hold public power in the Legislative Council or other structures, and enter the establishment and anti-establishment systems. The consequences can be disastrous.

They disagree with the basic system of the country, resist the Mainland, resist the central government’s power to govern Hong Kong, create conflicts and disputes everywhere, and even advocate separatism, support illegal violence, collude with foreign forces, and cause great damage to Hong Kong society and endanger national sovereignty. Security and development benefits.

These people have abused the powers granted by the SAR constitution and related laws and ignored the interests of Hong Kong people, causing "one country, two systems" and "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" into an unprecedented crisis.

　　He pointed out that by summing up experience, members of the establishment legislature believed that the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" must be fully implemented so that Hong Kong can get rid of the troubles of internal friction, disputes and turmoil, and "one country, two systems" can achieve stability and long-term development, and "Hong Kong people govern Hong Kong". , A high degree of autonomy has more room.

In the power structure of the SAR, those who are important must be staunch patriots and must meet the higher requirements of patriotism and love for Hong Kong.

　　Liao Changjiang stated that the establishment legislative council members fully support the early improvement of Hong Kong’s electoral system in accordance with the stated principles, including strict compliance with the Constitution and Hong Kong Basic Law, respect for the central leadership, compliance with Hong Kong’s actual conditions, and implementation of an executive-led system. , And there must be a sound system of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

Only in this way can Hong Kong's political system develop healthily, Hong Kong society can maintain long-term stability and prosperity, and "One Country, Two Systems" can achieve stability and long-term development.

　　Members of the Legislative Council of the formed political groups such as the Hong Kong Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, the Federation of Trade Unions, the Economic Democrats, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberal Party attended the press conference that day. (Finish)