China News Service, Hong Kong, March 11th. 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") on the 11th. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lin Zheng Yue'e immediately issued a statement stating that she and the SAR government governance team expressed firm support and sincere gratitude for the "Decision".
Carrie Lam said that the political system is the central authority and the electoral system is an important part of it.
The "Decision" is completely constitutional and legal.
The central government’s initiative to improve Hong Kong’s electoral system at the national level is to fully consider the actual situation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The purpose is 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 system. , 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.
She pointed out that the SAR government fully agrees with the "Decision" proposed to amend Annex I of the Hong Kong Basic Law "Methods for the Selection of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" and Annex II "Methods for the Selection and Voting Procedure of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" to follow the basic principles.
She and the SAR government will fully cooperate with the relevant amendments, and make every effort to promote the amendment of relevant local election laws in accordance with the revised Annex I and Annex II, effectively organize and regulate relevant election activities in accordance with the law, and implement new changes in line with Hong Kong’s actual conditions. Electoral System.
She said that she noticed that an enlarged, broadly representative election committee that can reflect the interests of society as a whole is the core element of improving the electoral system, and the adjusted election committee will be used in addition to its original functions of nomination and election of the chief executive. Give new functions to elect some members of the Legislative Council and nominate 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.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that the "Decision" also proposed the establishment of a qualification review mechanism for elections at all levels in the Special Administrative Region, so as 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 "One Country, Two Systems" policy, adhere to the rule of law, maintain the constitutional order of the SAR as determined by the Constitution and the Hong Kong Basic Law, and safeguard national sovereignty and security. , Develop interests and ensure 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.
She pointed out that 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 basis 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.
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