China News Service, Hong Kong, March 21 (Reporter Zhang Xiaoxi) All walks of life in Hong Kong "Support the National People’s Congress to Improve the Electoral System" Link (hereinafter referred to as "Link") held a press conference on the 21st to announce its launch since March 11. The online and offline signature actions have won the support of 2,385,732 Hong Kong citizens as of the 21st.
"Connect" said that this reflects the general support of Hong Kong people for the decision of the National People's Congress and their desire to improve Hong Kong's electoral system so that Hong Kong can return to the right track, long-term prosperity and stability, and people live and work in peace and contentment.
On March 11, the National People's Congress passed the decision on improving the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with a high vote. People and groups from all walks of life in Hong Kong immediately announced the establishment of "Connect" on the 11th, launching a series of publicity interpretation and online and offline signature actions.
For 11 days, "Connect" mobilized 1,320 groups and 5360 volunteers to set up multiple street stations throughout Hong Kong to accept signatures from citizens.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam, principal officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, representatives of the National People's Congress of the Hong Kong Region and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, members of the Special Administrative Region Legislative Council, leaders of political groups and organizations also showed their support.
At a press conference on the 21st, Tan Yaozong, the chief convener of "Connect" and a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, announced that the online and offline signature actions "Support the National People's Congress to improve the electoral system" received 1,173,863 and 1,211,869 valid Hong Kong citizens' signatures, respectively. Support, the final online and offline signatures totaled 2,385,732.
Tan Yaozong said that this signing action has become a platform for the general public to express their hearts and minds. People regardless of age and occupation actively participate in expressing their support for the improvement of the electoral system. It can be seen that most Hong Kong people are eagerly looking forward to improving the electoral system, The positive energy of implementing "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and enhancing the administrative efficiency of the SAR government.
He emphasized that "Connect" will continue to unite and unite the patriotic and love Hong Kong forces, fully support the SAR government in improving local legislation in accordance with the National People's Congress decision, and fully support ensuring that "patriots govern Hong Kong" and that Hong Kong's "one country, two systems" will continue to be stable and far-reaching.
Tan Huizhu, the convener of "Connect" and the deputy director of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, pointed out that in order to make "One Country, Two Systems" a stable and long-term, the first thing is that patriots and Hong Kong people must unite and let Hong Kong and the country develop together for China Contribute to the revival of the nation.
She said that improving the electoral system of the SAR is of urgency and importance, and it is hoped that those governing Hong Kong can focus on developing Hong Kong's economy and improving people's livelihood in the future.
Li Huiqiong, the convener of "Connect" and the chairman of the Hong Kong Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, said that many citizens who took the initiative to sign at the DAB Street station said that "Hong Kong is chaotic enough" and hoped that through the improvement of the election system, Hong Kong can start again. I believe this also represents The voice of most citizens.
She pointed out that Hong Kong needs to get rid of chaos, not to waste time, and to plan for the long-term.
"Connect" convener and chairman of the Hong Kong New Democratic Party Ye Liu Shuyi said that the New Democratic Party has set up street stations in Hong Kong for several days to collect signatures, and the public's response has been quite good.
The SAR government is about to submit a proposal to reform the electoral system to the Legislative Council of the SAR. The House Committee of the Legislative Council also set up a 14-member team last week to prepare and study the bill's regulations, policies and laws.
She pointed out that as a member of the Legislative Council, she will do her best to complete the hearing of the bill as soon as possible.
In addition, a number of "Connect" convenors, including Hong Kong Economic and Democrats Federation Chairman Lu Weiguo, Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions President Wu Qiubei, Hong Kong Guangdong Association of Associations Chairman Gong Junlong, Hong Kong Fujian Association of Associations Chairman Wu Huanyan, Hong Kong Chinese Manufacturers The President of the Federation, Shi Lide, and others also attended the event and made speeches and pointed out that Hong Kong society needs stability and the people hope to live and work in peace and contentment. They believe that improving the electoral system will make Hong Kong a better tomorrow, and the Pearl of the Orient will surely regain its brilliance.
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