Carrie Lam: The Constitution and Basic Law provide the strongest guarantee for the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong

　　China News Service, Hong Kong, December 4th (Reporter Zhang Xiaoxi) December 4th is National Constitution Day.

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said on the same day that the constitution is the legislative basis and source of effectiveness of the Hong Kong Basic Law, and together with the Hong Kong Basic Law, it forms the constitutional foundation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and provides the most powerful guarantee for the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. All Hong Kong citizens They are all responsible for respecting and maintaining the constitutional order centered on the Constitution and Hong Kong’s Basic Law.

　　In order to deepen the community’s understanding of the country and the constitutional basis of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region jointly organized an online symposium on the topic of "Constitution and'One Country, Two Systems'" on the 4th.

Carrie Lam delivered a speech at the forum and made the above remarks.

　　Carrie Lam pointed out that the constitution, as the fundamental law and supreme law of the country, is an important symbol and symbol of the country and has the highest legal status and authority.

The National People’s Congress made a decision in accordance with Articles 31 and 62 of the Constitution to establish the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and pass the Hong Kong Basic Law, and to empower the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to perform its duties through the Hong Kong Basic Law.

　　She said that Hong Kong's continued prosperity and stability after its return to the motherland depends on the successful implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy.

While commemorating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2022 and celebrating the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems", we must also deepen the correct understanding of the Constitution and Hong Kong Basic Law among all sectors of society, especially the younger generation, and make every effort to safeguard Hong Kong's constitutional system under "One Country, Two Systems" order.

　　She mentioned that according to the powers granted by the Central Government in accordance with the Constitution, the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the improvement of the SAR election system, and the implementation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" in June last year and March this year are the central authorities improving the "one country, two systems" system. The major move to solve Hong Kong's problems reflects the persistence of the original intention of "one country, two systems".

　　Carrie Lam pointed out that with the implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law and the improvement of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s electoral system, Hong Kong society is back on track. The SAR government will be able to focus more on economic and people’s livelihood issues, improve citizens’ lives, and maintain Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability.

The first Legislative Council election after the improvement of the electoral system will be held on December 19. It is believed that after the new term of the Legislative Council takes office, the relationship between the executive and the legislature will be smoother, which will open up a new situation of good governance and good governance in Hong Kong.

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