China News Service, Hong Kong, March 21. The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Zhang Jianzong said on the 21st that with the improvement of the electoral system, Hong Kong will completely get rid of the "political quagmire" that has been troubled for a long time, and at the same time create a stable social environment for Hong Kong. Good governance and good governance allow the SAR government to focus on economic development and improvement of people’s livelihood, fundamentally solve old and difficult problems, and resolve deep-seated social contradictions.
Zhang Jianzong published his blog on the same day and pointed out that the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Electoral System" (decision) has brought "timely rain" to Hong Kong, which can effectively plug loopholes and gaps in Hong Kong's election system and solve the predicament. The overall interests of Hong Kong are in line with the actual situation of Hong Kong.
He believes that improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region election system at the national level can eliminate hidden dangers and risks, and successfully achieve the "three guarantees". One is to ensure the full implementation of the fundamental principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong"; the other is to ensure political stability and regime security in Hong Kong. The third is to ensure the steady and long-term practice of "One Country, Two Systems" and the long-term stability of Hong Kong.
Active and intensive consultation, careful and full listening, and gathering opinions from a broader and deeper level, reflect the central government’s care and importance for Hong Kong.
He believes that after the improvement of the electoral system, the Hong Kong executive and legislature will increase positive interactions, sincere cooperation, mutual understanding and mutual accommodation, so as to establish a good, close and constructive working relationship, operate more smoothly, and jointly practice The "people-oriented" governance philosophy promotes Hong Kong's development.
Zhang Jianzong said that the decision embodies the "broad representation" of the election, greatly expands the political participation of Hong Kong residents, and reflects the central government's determination and sincerity to achieve democratic participation in elections on a larger scale in Hong Kong; the decision also reflects the "balanced participation in political participation" "It is conducive to improving the quality of Hong Kong's democracy and enhancing the governance effectiveness of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
At the same time, the goal of universal suffrage established by Article 45 and Article 68 of the Hong Kong Basic Law has not changed.
The above fully proves that the decision did not reverse democracy.
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