China News Agency, Beijing, May 8th: Fully implement the new selection system, and work hard to create a new future

　　China News Agency reporter Chen Xiaoyuan

　　The election of the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was held on the 8th, and the Li family was elected with a high vote.

This is the first chief executive election since Hong Kong's electoral system was improved. All walks of life have high expectations for how the new SAR government will lead the SAR to meet challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve good governance.

Promoting elections in accordance with laws and regulations

　　Since the enactment and implementation of the National Security Law for Hong Kong and the improvement of the electoral system, the election of the SAR Election Committee and the Legislative Council election were successfully held in accordance with the law last year, and the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" has been implemented.

The election of the chief executive was conducted in strict accordance with laws and regulations, and was fair, just and open, which fully demonstrated the advanced nature and superiority of Hong Kong's new electoral system.

The size of the Election Committee has been expanded to 1,500 members from five sectors, with more broad representation and balanced participation, which will help the elected Chief Executive to more fully grasp the interests of different strata and sectors of Hong Kong society in the performance of his duties.

Li Jiachao received 786 nominations from the election committee that were far above the legal threshold for election, and was confirmed by the Candidate Qualification Review Committee to be valid. He was finally elected with 1,416 votes. .

Sit up and do what you say

　　Looking back at his achievements, Li Jiachao has performed outstandingly and responsible in major tests such as responding to the "turbulence of the amendment bill", implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law, and fighting against the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Facing external forces, he has not backed down and has a firm position to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development. interests and safeguard the safety of Hong Kong citizens.

　　During his candidacy, Li Jiachao frequently visited grassroots people, solicited suggestions on social networking platforms, participated in media Q&A sessions, and met with people from all walks of life. The four major guidelines for sustainable development of competitiveness and the development of caring for the youth of the society are based on reality and demonstrate the courage and determination to solve deep-seated contradictions.

　　Looking ahead, the task before the sixth Chief Executive is very arduous.

In the face of interference and constraints from the United States and the West, in the face of the turbulent global situation, and in the face of the impact of the epidemic, it is necessary not only to improve the governance capacity of the SAR government, but also to better fulfill the SAR's commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It is also necessary to revive the economy, consolidate and enhance the status of an international financial center and trade center, and especially effectively improve people's livelihood and solve practical problems that the public are most concerned about, so as to achieve long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong, and ensure the stability of the practice of "one country, two systems". Go far.

　　For example, solving the housing problem is a difficult problem faced by successive chief executives.

In the past, due to the frequent interference of the deliberation of relevant motions by anti-China elements in the Legislative Council, it was difficult for the SAR government to promote the resolution of this issue.

Today, the seventh Legislative Council has shown a new look, and has achieved positive interaction with the executive department. Hong Kong citizens have a better vision for solving the housing problem. I hope that there will be no cage houses, subdivided houses, etc. in the future, and young people can say goodbye.” Housing Difficulty".

Seize the opportunity and create a new chapter

　　This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. With the continuous deepening of the practice of "one country, two systems" and the continuous improvement of the institutional system, although Hong Kong faces many challenges, it has more opportunities.

At present, actively integrating into the overall situation of national development, firmly grasping the major opportunities such as the national "14th Five-Year Plan" and the "Belt and Road" construction, deeply participating in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and further deepening exchanges and cooperation with the mainland are the key to revitalizing Hong Kong's economy. , the best choice for high-quality development.

　　Anything done by the group can be accomplished, and what the group has done is invincible.

In the future, under the leadership of the new Chief Executive and his team, all sectors of the community will work together, and we will surely see an active, united, peaceful and open Hong Kong and write a new chapter in integrating into the overall development of the country.

The "Pearl of the Orient" will surely shine even more!

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