China News Service, Hong Kong, December 5th. The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Chen Maobo, issued an essay on the 5th, stating that under the guidance and protection of the Constitution and the Basic Law, we will fully and accurately implement the "One Country, Two Systems" and actively integrate into the overall development of the country. Complementary and coordinated development, Hong Kong will have a better tomorrow, and our Hong Kong dream can be realized in the Chinese dream.
Chen Maobo said that the constitution is the fundamental law of the country and the general constitution for governing the country and maintaining stability. It has the highest legal status and effectiveness.
The Constitution establishes the country's constitutional order, and is also the legislative basis and source of power for the Basic Law.
The Constitution and the Basic Law together form the constitutional basis of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The principle of "One Country, Two Systems", the existence of the Basic Law and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are all based on the authorization derived from the Constitution.
He pointed out that without the authorization of the constitution, there would be no "one country, two systems" and the Basic Law, nor would the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region be established, nor would there be a smooth transition and a smooth transfer of power when Hong Kong returns.
The Constitution and Basic Law are the cornerstones of the rule of law in Hong Kong.
Chen Maobo continued that, in fact, everything from the formulation of the Hong Kong National Security Law to the improvement of the electoral system was carried out in accordance with the constitutional provisions. At a critical moment, the situation in Hong Kong was quickly transformed from chaos to governance, and a new course of governance and prosperity was started.
The Constitution and the Basic Law allow Hong Kong to give full play to the advantages of "One Country, Two Systems" for development in a period of stability and tranquility, and it is more able to set aside chaos and protect the fundamental interests of society and the general public during turbulent times.
He pointed out that "one country, two systems" is one of the significant institutional advantages of the country's governance system, and it has also allowed Hong Kong to firmly and steadily walk through the more than two decades since its return to the motherland.
On the road to the practice of "One Country, Two Systems", although there have been waves in the past, the indisputable fact is that Hong Kong has made considerable progress and is moving towards a more stable and prosperous future.
On the road to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Hong Kong will continue to play a unique and active role.
"One country" is the root, and only deep roots can make leaves.
Only by observing the "one country" principle can the "two systems" function well.
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