(Interview with the Two Sessions) Interview with Huo Zhenhuan: Reform of the Electoral System Will Help Hong Kong Prosper

  China News Service, Beijing, March 10th, title: Interview with Huo Zhenhuan: Reform of the electoral system will help Hong Kong prosper

  China News Agency reporter Tang Guijiang

  In an exclusive interview with China News Agency in Beijing on the 10th, Huo Zhenhuan, representative of the National People's Congress of Hong Kong and the chief executive of Fok Yingdong Group, said that improving Hong Kong’s electoral system will help Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability.

Talk about the reform of the electoral system: help Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability

  "This is an important step in the implementation of the principle of'patriots ruling Hong Kong'." Huo Zhenhuan emphasized that the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" reflects the original intention of "one country, two systems".

With regard to the agenda of improving Hong Kong’s electoral system, members of the Hong Kong delegation will earnestly perform their duties.

  Huo Zhenhuan said that since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law last year, Hong Kong’s social security and stability have made great progress. After the election system is improved, more suitable and better talents will be selected to serve the citizens of Hong Kong, which will contribute to long-term prosperity and stability. Very helpful.

  "Hong Kong is a famous international financial, shipping, and trade center. It is a very prosperous and stable city suitable for business." Huo Zhenhuan said that in the "Regulations" in 2019, those violent elements destroyed subways and transportation facilities and set fire on the street. Blocking roads, beating innocent passers-by, "How can such an environment allow people to do business with peace of mind?"

  Huo Zhenhuan emphasized that the central government's attempt to set aside chaos this time, proposed to fully implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong."

In fact, no country in the world will find traitors to be governors; I believe that the people of Hong Kong will definitely support the improvement of the electoral system this time.

Zanwan District construction progress: Hong Kong should be a pioneer

  "Deeply connecting China and the world has always been Hong Kong's irreplaceable role and advantage." Huo Zhenhuan said that Hong Kong should seize historical opportunities, find a precise positioning, integrate into the overall situation with a more active attitude, and take the national development express.

  Huo Zhenhuan pointed out that Hong Kong should support the Greater Bay Area to build an international consumer center metropolitan area, and through cross-border resource sharing internally, increase the level of consumption supply, undertake the purchasing power of the mainland, and create a closed-loop consumption economy in the Bay Area; externally enhance the international vision of the consumer industry and respond to the international化 demand.

  He suggested that, relying on the location advantages and technological innovation advantages of the Greater Bay Area, in terms of global vision, innovation elements, professional services, etc., combine Hong Kong and Macau innovation resources with the actual conditions of the Greater Bay Area, increase policy supply, accelerate the accumulation of innovative elements, and help. The establishment of a new system of scientific and technological innovation mechanisms to promote high-quality development.

Recalling Father Fok Yingdong: Teaching us to love our country and Hong Kong

  Huo Zhenhuan’s father is a late patriot, a well-known Hong Kong industrialist, and former vice chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Huo Yingdong.

Huo Zhenhuan used to accompany his father on the mainland.

In 1987, Huo Yingdong decided to invest in the construction of Nansha.

Huo Zhenhuan recalled that many places in Nansha at that time were still tidal flats, but Huo Yingdong valued its geographical location and believed that Nansha would be a place with great potential for cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong if he wanted to contribute to the country’s investment back home. He hoped to build Nansha into Guangdong and even the whole country. Window.

  Huo Zhenhuan recalled that he had worked hard when developing Nansha, but his father told them: "I think what I am doing now is very meaningful!" Now Nansha has developed into a modern coastal city with ports, high-speed rail, urban rail transit, and high-speed modern transportation network. With each passing day taking shape, high-tech, modern manufacturing and other industries have gathered and are known as the dazzling "Pearl" of the Greater Bay Area.

  "It is recommended that young people go to the mainland to take a look." Huo Zhenhuan said that the development of the motherland is changing with each passing day. The Greater Bay Area is full of opportunities of the times. Young people in Hong Kong must embrace this era and create new glory for Hong Kong.

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