(Foresight of the NPC and CPPCC) To fully and accurately implement "One Country, Two Systems", how to implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong"?

　　China News Service, Beijing, March 1st, title: How to implement "One Country, Two Systems" in a comprehensive and accurate manner, "Patriots govern Hong Kong"?

　　China News Agency reporter Chen Xiaoyuan

　　In Hong Kong, which is undergoing chaos and governance, how to implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and fully and accurately implement "one country, two systems" has recently attracted widespread attention from all walks of life in Hong Kong and is expected to become a major hot spot in the two sessions of the country.

Building in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Zhihua

　　Since the return of Hong Kong, the practice of "one country, two systems" has achieved world-renowned achievements, but in recent years it has also encountered some new situations and new problems.

In particular, the "Regulation Amendment Disturbance" that broke out in June 2019 has severely impacted Hong Kong's society, economy, and the rule of law.

Last year, the new crown pneumonia epidemic worsened the economy of the SAR, and it has been experiencing negative growth for two consecutive years.

After the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the SAR has experienced a major transition from chaos and governance. All walks of life look forward to reviving the economy and improving people's livelihood as soon as possible.

　　Economic development requires a stable and harmonious social environment.

Li Xiaobing, Executive Director of the Research Center for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Law of Nankai University Law School, pointed out in a recent interview with a reporter from China News Agency that the country has built a new development pattern with a domestic cycle as the main body and mutual promotion of domestic and international double cycles, providing Hong Kong with a broad development space.

For Hong Kong to grasp development opportunities well, it needs effective governance by the SAR government.

　　Observers here believe that although the anti-China chaos in Hong Kong has been restrained under the deterrence of Hong Kong’s National Security Law, the SAR is still undercurrent.

The loopholes in the relevant systems have hindered the effective governance of the SAR government. The practice of "one country, two systems" still faces the risk of distortion and distortion.

　　In January this year, when President Xi Jinping listened to the 2020 work report of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam, he pointed out that to ensure the steady and long-term practice of "One Country, Two Systems", we must always adhere to "patriots ruling Hong Kong."

He also emphasized that only by doing this can various deep-seated problems be effectively resolved.

On the morning of June 30, 2020, after a shower of rain, the dark clouds covering Hong Kong gradually dissipated. A round of rising sun gushed out in the east, and the dawn shone on both sides of the Victoria Harbour.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

　　Looking back at the many problems that have emerged since Hong Kong’s return, it is related to the incomplete and inaccurate understanding and implementation of the "one country, two systems" policy.

Failure to fundamentally implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is the root cause of some chaos.

Wu Qiubei, the chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, recently pointed out that the anti-China forces trying to use the loopholes in the current election system to gain power pose a real threat to national security and the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.

　　Under this situation, people from all walks of life expect that "the anti-China chaos Hong Kong will get out of the game" and the actual implementation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" are becoming louder and louder.

　　The central government and the Hong Kong SAR government heard the call and responded actively.

Last year, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed a decision on the qualifications of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, and the SAR government announced that four opposition members were disqualified. Since last year, the SAR government has also promoted civil servants to take oaths or sign relevant declarations of allegiance twice; February 23 , The SAR government also announced that it will improve the oath arrangements for public officials, including district councilors, through amendments.

Data map: Hong Kong citizens came to the streets of Causeway Bay to celebrate the promulgation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law".

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

　　To implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong", it is necessary to consider the current actual situation in Hong Kong and also to look to the future.

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, recently pointed out that "patriots governing Hong Kong" is a fundamental principle that must be followed in fully and accurately implementing the "one country, two systems" policy.

The implementation of this principle requires multiple measures and comprehensive policies. The most critical and urgent thing is to improve the relevant system, especially the relevant election system.

　　In the past few days, various circles in Hong Kong have engaged in lively discussions on the topic of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

Tan Yaozong, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and an advisor to the Hong Kong Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, said that the drafters of the Hong Kong Basic Law emphasized that "patriots govern Hong Kong" and implemented it in the Basic Law.

Since the return of Hong Kong, especially after the "black violence" incident occurred in 2019, it has also shown that the successful practice of "one country, two systems" requires patriot governance.

Therefore, Hong Kong must improve relevant mechanisms and election systems to ensure that "patriots ruling Hong Kong" are implemented.

　　Cai Guanshen, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, said that Hong Kong, as a special administrative region of China, must have the power of governance in the hands of patriots. This is the basic political ethics.

Adhering to "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is a major issue of principle related to the success or failure of the cause of "one country, two systems", and there is no room for any ambiguity.

　　Others in Hong Kong’s education and legal circles believe that in addition to remedying loopholes in the electoral system, education and justice in the SAR must also be reformed in order to create a social atmosphere conducive to the implementation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong."

Wu Huanjie, principal of Hong Kong’s Peiqiao Middle School, pointed out that it is necessary to speed up the improvement of the education system that focuses on cultivating patriots.

Data map: On July 1, 2020, the Hong Kong celebration committees from all walks of life held a large-scale "Legislation Celebrating Hong Kong's Return to National Security" at the Central Pier.

The picture shows more than 100 fishing boats parade in Victoria Harbour.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Hong Fan

　　Tian Feilong, associate professor of the School of Law of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and director of the National Hong Kong and Macau Research Association, recently told a reporter from China News Agency that to implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong", we must accurately grasp the meaning of patriots, and all walks of life in Hong Kong should understand how to strive to become patriots.

He also pointed out that Hong Kong’s existing electoral system lacks qualifications for candidates who do not meet the standards of patriots. To implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong", loopholes in the relevant systems must be filled.

　　Hong Kong society is now forming a consensus on how to implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

The upcoming National Two Sessions will focus on how to implement this principle and how representatives of the National People’s Congress and CPPCC members will provide advice and suggestions to help improve the system and respond to the concerns of Hong Kong people. It is worthy of attention.

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