China News Service, Beijing, March 11. The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council issued a statement on the 11th stating that the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Election System" adopted by the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress today is for full implementation. "Patriots ruling Hong Kong" provides a more solid institutional guarantee, and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council firmly supports it and will implement it firmly in its work.

　　The statement stated that it is imperative to improve the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's electoral system.

In the twenty-four years since the return of Hong Kong, the practice of "one country, two systems" has achieved universally recognized success.

However, in recent years, especially since the "Regulations Amendment Disturbance" occurred in Hong Kong in 2019, Hong Kong has continuously seen serious situations that damage the constitutional order and rule of law in the Special Administrative Region, and endanger national sovereignty, security, development interests, and the overall situation of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

While "Hong Kong independence", "black violence" and "speculation" are raging, anti-China and Hong Kong forces have entered the governance structure of the Special Administrative Region, and external forces have brazenly supported their political agents and intervened deeply in Hong Kong elections and other political affairs.

Decisive actions must be taken to contain and eradicate this political chaos that seriously challenges "one country, two systems."

The National People’s Congress makes relevant decisions and authorizes the National People’s Congress Standing Committee to amend Annex I and Annex II of the Basic Law to be constitutional, legal and reasonable. It is an urgent need to eliminate political chaos in Hong Kong, consolidate chaos and governance, and also to achieve long-term peace and stability in Hong Kong. "One country, two systems" implements a stable and long-term solution to the root cause.

　　The statement stated that the key to improving Hong Kong's electoral system is to implement the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

"Patriots governing Hong Kong" is the core essence and inevitable requirement of "One Country, Two Systems".

Practice has repeatedly proved that only by persisting in the implementation of "Patriots governing Hong Kong" can we ensure the stability and long-term development of "One Country, Two Systems"; only by consistently implementing "Patriots governing Hong Kong" can Hong Kong's democratic process develop healthily on a solid foundation. Hong Kong compatriots Extensive and balanced political participation can be guaranteed; only by consistently implementing "patriots ruling Hong Kong" can Hong Kong's administrative-led political system and governance mechanism operate smoothly, and good governance and good governance are expected to be realized, and it is necessary to develop the economy and improve people's livelihood. premise.

The political principle leads to the harmony of people, and the harmony of people leads to prosperity.

Improving Hong Kong's electoral system will provide a solid guarantee for the full implementation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and pave the way for Hong Kong to return to the right track of development.

　　The statement emphasized that whether it is enacting the Hong Kong National Security Law or improving the Hong Kong electoral system, the starting point and end point are to fully and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" policy, and to safeguard the fundamental interests of the country and Hong Kong. "One country, two systems" is our national policy and our institutional advantage. The central government's determination to implement the "one country, two systems" policy is unwavering, and its determination to act in strict accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law is unwavering. We fully believe that improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's electoral system, like dispelling the political haze in Hong Kong, will surely create a better future for Hong Kong. (Finish)