China News Service, Hong Kong, March 11. On the afternoon of March 11, the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress passed the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Election System" (decision) with a high vote.

Many groups in Hong Kong's political circles have expressed support and support for the decision, and are convinced that with the full implementation of the decision, the long-term stability, prosperity and stability of Hong Kong will be more solidly guaranteed, and the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong will surely be able to achieve stability and long-term progress.

　　The Hong Kong delegation of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress issued a statement stating that the decision clarified the principles, direction and overall framework for improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s electoral system. In particular, the restructured election committee fully embodies the principle of balanced participation and has a wider range of representatives. It provides a fundamental basis for promoting the development of Hong Kong’s democracy with the times and building a democratic election system in line with Hong Kong’s actual conditions.

The decision embodies the common will of the people of the whole country, has unquestionable authority, and fully demonstrates the central government’s determination to fully and accurately implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong", and a high degree of autonomy, and safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development. The determination to benefit is unswerving, and the determination to adhere to the rule of law in Hong Kong and maintain the constitutional order of the Special Administrative Region as determined by the Constitution and the Basic Law is unswerving.

　　The "Hong Kong Restart Alliance" stated that the three core contents proposed in the decision, including adjusting the sectors and numbers of the Election Committee, increasing the number of seats in the Legislative Council, and setting up the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Candidate Qualification Review Committee, are in the form of a system to protect the "patriotism". The principle of "ruling Hong Kong" can be effectively implemented in Hong Kong. It is a new democratic election system with Hong Kong characteristics.

The content of the reform has wider participation and representativeness, and is more in line with the actual situation in Hong Kong.

　　The Hong Kong Provincial Committee of the CPPCC Committee believes that the decision will not only bring about a major reform of Hong Kong’s electoral system, but also help the SAR government solve deep-seated issues such as land, housing, and medical care, and promote the accelerated social and economic development of Hong Kong.

　　Members of the establishment legislative council held a press conference on the same day and stated that they decided to lay the foundation for the healthy development of the political system of the SAR.

The election system of Hong Kong is an important part of the political system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It involves the relationship between the Central Government and the SAR, as well as national security and development.

Therefore, the National People's Congress made this decision in a timely and unshirkable manner, with a solid constitutional foundation and legal basis, and its legitimacy is beyond doubt.

They expect the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to amend Annex 1 and Annex 2 of the Basic Law in accordance with the decision passed by the National People's Congress, so that the SAR government will propose amendments to various local election laws for consideration by the Legislative Council.

They will also actively cooperate to complete relevant work as soon as possible so that Hong Kong can successfully hold various elections under the new regulations.

　　The Democratic Alliance for the Advancement of Hong Kong (DAB) believes that the decision to adjust the size, composition and formation of the Election Committee is to keep pace with the times and to form an election system that is in line with Hong Kong’s actual conditions and reflects the overall interests of society, and promotes Hong Kong. Extensive and balanced political participation, while ensuring that candidates at all levels of elections meet the standards of patriots, effectively maintaining the constitutional order established by the Constitution and the Basic Law, ensuring the long-term stability of Hong Kong, and the stability and long-term development of "One Country, Two Systems".

　　The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) stated that in the past two years, Hong Kong has faced unprecedented challenges. The central government has been solving urgent problems for Hong Kong from the national level and based on the actual situation in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong National Security Law that was enacted and implemented last year. , So that Hong Kong quickly went from chaos and governance.

Through the improvement of the electoral system this time, it can ensure that Hong Kong’s executive, legislative, and judicial organs are filled by true patriots, plug loopholes in the electoral system, end the long-standing political disputes in Hong Kong, and ensure that the government and parliament can be centralized Focus on dealing with economic and people’s livelihood issues.

　　The New Democrats stated that the new regulations such as increasing the number of the election committee to 1,500 and expanding its functions, and increasing the number of seats in the legislative council to 90 will help expand representation and balanced participation. The selection of talents and capabilities will allow more support for the national constitution and basic law. , Professionals and political talents who aspire to serve Hong Kong, join the Hong Kong governance team with patriots as the main body, lead Hong Kong to cooperate with the leadership of the central government, improve the overall governance level, protect national sovereignty, security and development interests, and at the same time revitalize Hong Kong's economy , Improving people's livelihood, and letting the people of Hong Kong move towards a new stage of development and a better new era.

　　The Hong Kong Economic and People’s Livelihood Alliance (E-Pakatan Harapan) stated that the central government has improved Hong Kong’s electoral system at the national level, solved the pan-politicization dilemma that Hong Kong has faced for a long time, and provided a solid constitution for ensuring “patriots govern Hong Kong” and maintaining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability Regulatory legal protection is like building a security barrier for the development of Hong Kong’s politics, society, economy, and people’s livelihood.

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