Chinanews.com, March 11, according to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Press Bulletin, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam passed today (11th) the decision on improving the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National People’s Congress. , Issued a statement stating that the National People’s Congress passed the “Decision of the National People’s Congress on Improving the Election System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” (“Decision”) this afternoon. She and the SAR government’s governance team expressed firm support and sincere thanks to the “Decision”. .
The political system is the central authority, and the electoral system is an important part of it.
The "Decision" is based on the provisions of Article 31 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China and Article 62, Paragraphs 2, 14, and 16, as well as the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the The relevant provisions of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the Maintenance of National Security Law are completely constitutional and legal.
This time the central government took the initiative to improve Hong Kong’s electoral system at the national level. It fully considered the actual situation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The purpose was to bring Hong Kong back to the original aspiration and the right track of "One Country, Two Systems" and fully implement the principle of "Patriots Ruling Hong Kong" from the institutional perspective , So that "one country, two systems" will be stable and far-reaching, and will help promote the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government fully agrees with the "Decision" proposed to amend Annex I of the Basic Law "Methods for the Selection of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" and Annex II "Methods for the Selection of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Voting Procedures" of the basic principles that should be followed: Accurately implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong", and a high degree of autonomy; (2) Maintaining the constitutional order of the Special Administrative Region as determined by the Constitution and the Basic Law; (3) Ensuring "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" with patriots as the mainstay (4) Effectively improve the governance efficiency of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and (5) Protect the right to vote and stand for election enjoyed by permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region according to law.
The "Decision" authorizes the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to amend Annex 1 and Annex 2 based on the above basic principles. She and the SAR government will fully cooperate with the relevant amendments and make every effort to promote the revision of relevant local election laws in accordance with the revised Annex 1 and Annex 2. And effectively organize and regulate related election activities in accordance with the law, and implement a new election system that meets the actual conditions of Hong Kong.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that she noticed that an enlarged, broadly representative election committee that can reflect the overall interests of the society is a core element of improving the electoral system. In addition to the original functions of nominating and electing the chief executive, the adjusted Election Committee Will be given the new function of electing some members of the Legislative Council and nominating candidates for the Legislative Council.
The SAR government will advise the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the composition of the five sectors of the Election Committee to ensure that the Election Committee meets the requirements of broad representation and the overall interests of society.
The "Decision" also proposes to establish a qualification review mechanism for elections at all levels in the Special Administrative Region, and to provide a solid and sound institutional guarantee for the establishment of a political system in which "patriots govern Hong Kong".
Only when a steadfast patriot is appointed as the chief executive, election committee members and legislative council members, "one country, two systems" can be fully and accurately implemented; national security, sovereignty and development interests can be safeguarded; Hong Kong can maintain long-term stability and long-term prosperity and stability.
Carrie Lam said that as the chief executive of the SAR, she will lead the governance team to perform her duties and fulfill her responsibilities, fully and accurately implement the principle of "one country, two systems", adhere to the rule of law, maintain the constitutional order of the SAR as determined by the Constitution and the Basic Law, and safeguard the country Sovereignty, security, development interests and ensuring the overall stability of Hong Kong.
She is convinced that improving the electoral system to implement the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and plugging the loopholes in the current system can effectively solve the dilemma of the pan-politicization of the Legislative Council and the constant internal friction of Hong Kong society in recent years, so as to make good use of Hong Kong's unique advantages. And with the strong support of the central government, expand the economy and improve people's livelihood.
The SAR government will continue to make every effort to explain to the society the necessity and urgency of improving the electoral system and the solid constitutional foundation of the "Decision."
After the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress approves the amendments to Annex 1 and Annex 2, the SAR government will complete the revision of local laws as soon as possible, and effectively arrange relevant elections in accordance with the actual situation in Hong Kong, including the development of the epidemic.