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" (Bill) on the 27th.

In this regard, the main officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government expressed their welcome and support, and emphasized that the Special Administrative Region Government will go all out to implement the new electoral system.

  The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Zhang Jianzong said that the bill passed by the Legislative Council on the 27th is a very important and historic bill. It represents the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to complete local legislation and implement the amendments to Annex I and Annexes of the Hong Kong Basic Law passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. two.

The passage of the Bill is an important milestone in the development of Hong Kong's political system.

In the next 10 months, the SAR government will go all out to do a good job in voter registration and run three important elections.

  The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Chen Maobo, pointed out that the passage of the Bill systematically improves the electoral system and methods of the Special Administrative Region, so that the fundamental principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" can be fully implemented, and a building that is more in line with actual conditions and development needs for Hong Kong can be built. , And a new electoral system that allows people from all walks of life to participate widely. This is a milestone in the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The SAR government will go all out to implement the new electoral system.

  Chen Maobo believes that under the new electoral system, Hong Kong’s executive-led political system will be strengthened and the SAR government’s governance effectiveness will be improved. Some deep-seated issues are expected to be dealt with more effectively at an early date; the SAR government also has more room for Hong Kong to do To better integrate into the overall situation of national development, develop the economy, improve people's livelihood, and make long-term considerations and early planning.

The political development of Hong Kong is back on track, reducing extreme political disputes and attacks, and it is also conducive to attract more people of insight to join the public office, serve Hong Kong, and build a better home.

  The Secretary of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Zheng Ruohua, stated that the amendment is proposed in accordance with the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Election System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" and the revised Hong Kong Basic Law Annex I and Annex II. The purpose is to ensure the implementation of the "patriotic" "The one who governs Hong Kong" and protects the overall interests of society, effectively maintains the constitutional order established by the Constitution and the Hong Kong Basic Law, and builds a new democratic election system that conforms to the actual conditions of Hong Kong and has Hong Kong characteristics.

  Zheng Ruohua said that after the election system is improved, the Legislative Council can resume normal operations, allowing those who are willing to serve the society to participate in policy discussions objectively and rationally, put forward constructive opinions, and assist the SAR government in governing in accordance with the law.

The Department of Justice is actively liaising with relevant mainland authorities and is committed to implementing more liberalization measures and new measures related to legal services in the Greater Bay Area to promote integration and professional exchanges between the two places. It will also continue to work closely with other departments of the SAR government to do a good job. Preparatory work.

  The Secretary for Civil Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Nie Dequan, pointed out that the bill passed by the Legislative Council on the 27th will be gazetted and take effect on May 31. The SAR government will seize the time to prepare for the next three elections.

He said that improving the implementation of the electoral system and ensuring that public officials entering the political system of the SAR meet the requirements of the patriots will help improve the governance efficiency of the SAR, implement "one country, two systems", and maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

"Let us continue to walk together and build Hong Kong!" (End)