(Interview with the Two Sessions) Interview with Tan Yaozong: Improving the election system is the basis for Hong Kong's selection of talent

　　China News Service, Beijing, March 9th. Title: Interview with Tan Yaozong: Improving the electoral system is the basis for Hong Kong’s selection of talents

　　China News Agency reporter Tang Guijiang

　　"Improving Hong Kong's electoral system can allow us to better distinguish patriots; only those who truly love the country and Hong Kong will do their best to serve the Hong Kong society." Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Secretary-General of the "Hong Kong Restart Alliance" 9 In an exclusive interview with China News Agency in Japan, he said that on this basis, select capable individuals to serve the Hong Kong society.

Therefore, perfecting the electoral system is the basis for the selection of talents in Hong Kong.

Photo courtesy of the interviewee Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and secretary general of the "Hong Kong Restart Alliance"

Implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law: a milestone from "chaos" and "governance"

　　"The raging'dark violence' in 2019 has brought catastrophic damage to the rule of law, economy and people's livelihood in Hong Kong, and the lives of grassroots citizens are in trouble." Tan Yaozong said that after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the society has gradually returned to calm. The milestone of "chaos" and "governance" was opened.

　　Tan Yaozong recalled that in the "Regulations Amendment Disturbance" in 2019, "black violent" elements destroyed and damaged national institutions, national flags and national emblems, and openly trampled on national sovereignty. They also colluded with foreign forces in an attempt to seize power.

If their plan succeeds, "one country, two systems" will be seriously endangered, and Hong Kong will be in a dangerous situation.

　　Tan Yaozong said that the changes in Hong Kong society precisely illustrate the necessity of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.

Since the reunification, the legislative work of Article 23 of the Basic Law has not been completed. In particular, the “Regulations Amendment Disturbance” in 2019 made the Hong Kong community aware that the loopholes in national security must be closed. The Hong Kong National Security Law was promulgated at the right time.

Photo courtesy of the interviewee Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and secretary general of the "Hong Kong Restart Alliance"

Improving the electoral system: the concrete implementation of the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong"

　　"This conference will deliberate on the decision to improve Hong Kong's electoral system, and I support it!" Tan Yaozong said, why do you want to do this?

It is because there are many loopholes in the current election system in Hong Kong, which have brought many impacts to the implementation of "one country, two systems" and brought some instability.

　　Tan Yaozong emphasized that perfecting the electoral system of the SAR is a concrete implementation of the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", which will ensure the steady and long-term practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong can maintain long-term prosperity and stability.

　　He expressed his belief that after the relevant decisions are passed, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress will work hard to do a good job in related legislation.

Subsequently, the SAR government will also cooperate in making changes to local laws.

　　"We can no longer let Hong Kong fall into political disputes." Tan Yaozong pointed out that this must ensure that Hong Kong's governance is firmly in the hands of patriots and Hong Kong patriots.

Talk about the future of Hong Kong: Strengthen national education, focus on people's livelihood and create a better future

　　"Many deep-seated contradictions in Hong Kong have yet to be resolved, such as the gap between the rich and the poor, housing problems, and various problems that plague young people and upward mobility." Tan Yaozong said that these are all factors that restrict the development of Hong Kong's society. Make great efforts to solve these problems.

　　Tan Yaozong believes that when the political environment becomes stable, the SAR government can focus more on people's livelihood; improving the electoral system will help the SAR government focus on people's livelihood development.

　　Regarding the problems of national education and national education deficiencies exposed by Hong Kong society, Tan Yaozong said that in the future, Hong Kong should strengthen publicity and education activities on Hong Kong’s national security law and national security so that the public can correctly understand "one country, two systems."

　　“Especially to strengthen the education of young people, because young people because they do not understand the country, they are easily used by those who are interested.” Tan Yaozong said that Hong Kong youth is not only the future of Hong Kong, but also the future of the country. It is necessary to strengthen the national conditions, national security and National education has laid the foundation for the better implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong.

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