China News Service, Hong Kong, May 27. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deliberated and passed the "Improvement of the Electoral System (Comprehensive Amendment) Bill 2021" on the 27th. Groups from all walks of life in Hong Kong welcome and support this. Some groups pointed out that the passage of the bill will start The era of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

  The Hong Kong Lawyers Association stated that it firmly supports the Legislative Council to improve Hong Kong’s electoral system and mechanism on the constitutional order and rule of law in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, so as to fully and accurately implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, ushering in the era of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and demonstrating maintenance The determination of national sovereignty, security, and development interests, the electoral system and democratic process that are in line with the actual situation of Hong Kong, exerts the advantages of the executive leadership, the mutual checks and balances of the executive and the legislature, and the independence of judicial and final adjudication powers to enhance the effectiveness of the governance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region , Which is conducive to focusing on solving Hong Kong’s social problems, ensuring Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability and integrating into the country’s development.

  The Hong Kong Lawyers Association believes that the passage of the bill is a necessary measure to take into account national sovereignty, security, and development interests, prevent and prevent foreign and external forces from interfering in national affairs and the healthy development of Hong Kong's democracy under "one country, two systems."

  The Hong Kong Women’s Federation Representatives Association welcomes and supports this, and believes that the completion of local legislative work is a sign of the formal formation of the new electoral system, and Hong Kong will enter a new era. This is the effective operation of the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the administrative leadership. The result of mutual coordination, mutual checks and balances, and smooth operation of administrative and legislative affairs is also the result of the united support and eagerness of all sectors of the Hong Kong society.

  The Hong Kong Women’s Federation Representative Association stated that the new election system reasonably absorbed the opinions of the SAR government and all sectors of society, fully embodies the democratic, open and progressive nature of the entire legislative process, and is the institutionalization of the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong". And introduce sufficient election competition to ensure the unity of "patriotism" and "ability."

  The Hong Kong Elite Association issued a statement stating that improving the electoral system is “constitutional, legal, sensible, and reasonable” and meets the expectations of Hong Kong citizens. Maintaining Hong Kong’s social stability and stability and restoring economic prosperity are the key to the stability and long-term development of “One Country, Two Systems”. .

Fully and accurately implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, implement the principle of "Patriots governing Hong Kong", plug loopholes in the legal system, achieve social chaos and governance, and return to the right track of various undertakings. It is in the fundamental interests of all Hong Kong people, including the younger generation. Hong Kong is about to open New chapter.

  The Hong Kong General Association of Guangdong Associations stated that the Legislative Council’s passing of the bill this time fully reflects the Legislative Council’s basic concepts and principles of maintaining the constitutional order established by the Constitution and Hong Kong’s Basic Law and governing Hong Kong according to law.

The draft bill will ensure the stability and long-term development of "one country, two systems" legally and systematically, and provide legal protection for the full implementation of the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".

  The Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations stated that the passage of the relevant bill by the Legislative Council marks the full implementation of major central policy decisions in Hong Kong, the improvement of the election system, and the implementation of the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", which will definitely benefit the practice of "one country, two systems". Steady and far-reaching.

  On the same day, Situ Chunxuan, spokesperson for the Inter-Parliamentary Union of Yuen Long, together with Legislative Council Members Leung Chi-hsiang and Zhou Hao Ting, submitted a petition letter to the Special Assistant to the Chief Executive’s Office. In addition to celebrating the passage of the bill by the Legislative Council, it also submitted the findings of the "Where are the District Councils?" And the proposal, urging the SAR government to carry out local legislation for the reform of the district councils and improve the functions and election methods of the district councils.

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