China News Service, Hong Kong, December 30 (Reporter Zhang Xiaoxi) The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam met with the media on the 30th to review the work of the Special Administrative Region government in 2021.

She said that many things that happened in 2021, whether it was the full implementation of "One Country, Two Systems", the improvement of the SAR election system, or the stabilization of the epidemic and the beginning of economic recovery, will bring Hong Kong back to a positive direction. Hope these good developments The direction can continue.

　　On the same day, Carrie Lam met with the media at the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to review the work of the Special Administrative Region Government over the past year and explain the key areas of work in 2022.

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that in 2021, the global new crown pneumonia epidemic will be raging. The SAR government is fully responding to the epidemic, so that Hong Kong can "do its best". It is still one of the regions with the lowest total number of confirmed cases in the world and has done a lot of work to basically realize local cases. "Clear".

　　She also pointed out that the SAR government will continue to fully implement the "One Country, Two Systems" in 2021, including the effective implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, effectively preventing, stopping and punishing acts and activities that endanger national security; activate, review and revise some and maintain national security Relevant existing laws; complete the oath of some public officials; comprehensively promote the Constitution, Hong Kong Basic Law, Hong Kong National Security Law and even national education; implement local legislation to implement the decisions of the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee and the amendments to Annex 1 and Annex 2 of the Basic Law , Successfully held two elections.

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor emphasized that the SAR government is committed to upholding the rule of law in Hong Kong. It also pays attention to enhancing the society's awareness of law-abiding and enhancing Hong Kong's status as a legal hub.

　　Speaking of the economy, she believes that Hong Kong’s economy will begin to recover in 2021. The GDP of the first three quarters will increase by 7% year-on-year, and the current year-on-year growth is expected to reach 6.4%. The unemployment rate and the underemployment rate in the same period have improved significantly, and goods are imported. Exports, securities markets, bond markets and property markets also performed well.

　　She also said that 2021 will be a year for Hong Kong to integrate into the overall national development and deepen exchanges and cooperation with the Mainland.

In terms of the implementation of the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan, the interconnection of financial markets, and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong has strengthened cooperation with the Mainland, and has organized a number of activities to celebrate the centennial of the Communist Party of China.

　　She also mentioned that the relationship between the executive and the legislative in Hong Kong will be significantly improved in 2021, achieving benign interaction and achieving fruitful results.

Hong Kong athletes have achieved historic results in the Tokyo Olympics, and the holding of many "Time Spirit Yaoxiang River" activities has brought a lot of positive energy to the society and made 2021 more inspiring.

　　Looking forward to 2022, Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that fighting the epidemic is still the primary task of the SAR government, and will continue to strictly control the epidemic, strive for early "customs clearance", and increase the vaccination rate as soon as possible.

　　She also said that the SAR government will continue to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities and do a good job in safeguarding national security, including the launch of local legislative work on Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law. The goal is to hope that within the current term of the SAR government, that is, before June 30 next year. Start discussion and consultation.

In addition, the SAR government will continue to implement the measures proposed in the 2021 policy address and the appendix, and will successfully hold the Chief Executive election to be held on March 27 next year, and do a good job in the subsequent re-election of the SAR government.

　　Regarding the housing problem that Hong Kong society is concerned about, Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor emphasized that no matter this year or next year, the SAR government will continue to speed up the construction of houses to assist the public in buying homes and housing.

She said that the SAR government will provide 13,600 public housing units in 2022, which is a good opportunity for grassroots families to buy homes.

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