[Explanation] The Legislative Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, together with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will conduct seminars and interviews in Hong Kong for three consecutive days starting from March 15 The decision on the electoral system of the administrative region has listened to the opinions and suggestions of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and representatives of all walks of life in Hong Kong.

　　[Commentary] On March 17, Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council in charge of daily work, said in a meeting with the media that a total of 66 seminars were held this time, visiting or interviewing more than 1,000 people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, covering a wide range of exchanges. Sufficient, received the effect of listening at the same time.

　　[Concurrent] Zhang Xiaoming, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council

　　We also visited or interviewed some well-known people in Hong Kong. Together we interviewed more than 1,000 people from all walks of life. Among them were officials from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and members of the Legislative Council, as well as Hong Kong’s business, financial, and professional sectors. From the perspective of this political spectrum, not only some people from the establishment camp participated in the forum, but also the pan-democrats, as well as representatives from the women’s, youth, religious, and regional grassroots, as well as some think tanks. Some people from the camp also participated in the discussion.

This fully demonstrates that our seminar covers a wide range of areas, and the exchanges are also relatively adequate.

Through this kind of communication, I feel that I have received the effect of listening at the same time.

　　[Commentary] Zhang Xiaoming revealed that from the opinions expressed by people from all walks of life participating in the forums and interviews, several basic consensuses have been formed.

　　[Concurrent] Zhang Xiaoming, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council

　　One is that they all agree with and support the National People’s Congress 3.11 decision, believing that it is necessary, important, and timely to improve the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the national level.

The second is that everyone agrees that perfecting the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should implement the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

The third is that they all agree that improving the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should be based on the actual situation in Hong Kong. The new election committee must be empowered and optimized to better reflect the overall interests and fundamentals of Hong Kong society. interest.

Fourth, everyone agrees that the next two annex revisions must be stepped up.

Fifth, everyone agrees that it is hoped that the central government or the SAR government will take overall consideration of the training, selection, and appointment of political talents who love the country and Hong Kong.

　　[Explanation] Zhang Xiaoming said that the relevant departments of the central government have achieved that what is heard will be recorded, and that if they are heard, they will be happy. Next, the relevant departments will also report what is heard, and report all opinions truthfully to the National People’s Congress. Standing Committee reference.

　　[Concurrent] Zhang Xiaoming, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council

　　There are also many Hong Kong people who have put forward many constructive opinions on the composition and formation of the Election Committee, the composition and formation of the Legislative Council, and the review mechanism for the qualifications of candidates.

We have all achieved what we hear, and what Director Zhang Yong said, we are happy when we hear the difference.

That is, we are very happy and willing to listen to some of the non-mainstream opinions raised by everyone.

In the next step, we will report what we hear, which is to truthfully report the various opinions we heard this time to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for reference when the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress formulates relevant laws in the next step.

　　[Explanation] Zhang Xiaoming emphasized that the central government has always attached importance to listening to the opinions of all walks of life in Hong Kong. In addition to the 3.11 decision of the National People's Congress, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress will continue to consult and absorb opinions from all walks of life on the revision of the two annexes of the Basic Law.

　　Reporter Fan Siyi reports from Hong Kong

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]