Today, the election of the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which has attracted much attention, was successfully held. The Li family was elected with a high vote. We congratulate him on this.
This election is another successful practice of Hong Kong's new electoral system, following the election of the Election Committee in September last year and the seventh Legislative Council election in December last year.
Facts have fully proved that Hong Kong's new electoral system is a good system that conforms to the principle of "one country, two systems" and the reality of Hong Kong.
Facts will also prove that the new chief executive produced by the newly elected system will surely lead the new Hong Kong SAR government and people from all walks of life to unite and forge ahead at a new starting point of development, and jointly create a new situation of good governance and good governance in Hong Kong.
1. The election of the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a successful election showing a new atmosphere of the new electoral system
The election of the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the first chief executive election to be held after the major transition from chaos to governance in Hong Kong.
People will not forget that when Hong Kong "revisions the bill" in 2019, affected by various internal and external complex factors, the "anti-China chaos in Hong Kong" forces were rampant, and Hong Kong once experienced the most severe situation since its return.
In the face of major risks and challenges, the central government reviewed the situation and decisively took a series of measures to address both the symptoms and the root causes, such as enacting the National Security Law for Hong Kong and revising and improving Hong Kong's electoral system, to stop violence and curb chaos, so that the situation in Hong Kong has changed from chaos to governance, and Hong Kong's development has returned to the right track.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam and the government of the Special Administrative Region resolutely implement the Hong Kong National Security Law, effectively complete the local supporting legislation to amend and improve the electoral system, firmly resist external interference, strive to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's international competitiveness, and take active measures to develop the economy and improve people's livelihood. , maintaining social stability.
It is against this background that the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and all sectors of society have worked together to conduct the election of the sixth chief executive in strict accordance with the Basic Law of Hong Kong, the relevant decisions of the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee, and the relevant election laws of Hong Kong. The unfavorable impact caused by factors such as the continuation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic has achieved a complete success in the election.
The entire electoral process was not only standardized, orderly, fair and just, safe and honest, but also colorful and bright.
——Focus on development and people's livelihood, and gather strong positive energy.
When Li Jiachao announced his candidacy, he loudly put forward the vision of building "a vibrant Hong Kong, a Hong Kong where everyone is happy, a Hong Kong that is highly open, a Hong Kong that is broadly united, and a Hong Kong that is peaceful in society", and proposed " Taking results as the goal to solve different problems, comprehensively enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness, and lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong's development" three major future policy directions, and then further proposed to strengthen government governance capabilities, provide more housing, comprehensively enhance competitiveness, Four major policy outlines with the main content of building a caring and inclusive society together.
These visions, directions and political platforms have aroused strong repercussions and broad resonance in Hong Kong society.
People from all walks of life, from all walks of life, all agree that Hong Kong must not repeat the same mistakes. It must be reformed and innovated to speed up development. They all praised Li Jiachao's political platform for being able to face the governance difficulties of governance efficiency and hit the real pain points of land and housing. The measures are pragmatic and feasible, and they are suitable for the people. They are not only emergency measures to solve "urgent needs", but also macro strategies for long-term development. confidence in the future development of Hong Kong.
In fact, this election is a great mobilization to stimulate the enthusiasm of Hong Kong residents to be the masters of the country and to gather the collective will to open a new chapter for Hong Kong.
- Extensive and in-depth social participation, fully demonstrating democracy.
After Li Jiachao announced his candidacy, he paid intensive visits to people from all walks of life, conducted online exchanges, visited grassroots communities, extensively collected public opinions, and introduced his ideas and political platform to the whole society.
In more than 20 days, Li Jiachao and his campaign team held nearly 50 campaign events, including a press conference announcing their candidacy, a briefing session explaining the political platform, and a campaign meeting for full contact with members of the Election Commission. Participated in a TV Q&A session co-organized by seven media.
Representatives from all walks of life, including major political groups, associations, chambers of commerce, representatives of the National People's Congress, members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, etc., have expressed their views on the election, candidates, future government governance and the development of Hong Kong by issuing statements, writing articles, and accepting interviews. suggestions.
Many ordinary citizens, including professionals, school students, grassroots women and young entrepreneurs, also actively offered suggestions on hot topics such as economic development, people's livelihood improvement, government reform, land and housing.
It can be said that the formation and publicity process of Li Jiachao's political platform for election is the process of Hong Kong's social democratic consultation and democratic consultation.
——The elected candidates are widely supported and expected.
Li Jiachao was finally elected as the candidate for the chief executive with a high rate of 99.16% of the votes in the election, which fully reflects the high recognition and affirmation of the Hong Kong society.
Public opinion generally believes that Li Jiachao has been promoted from front-line police inspector to Chief Secretary for Administration. He has rich grass-roots experience and strong execution. He has a firm stand in the process of stopping violence and chaos and implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law. He has the courage to take responsibility and can withstand the test; In the epidemic work, he is hands-on and good at organization and coordination; he has cooperated well with the governance team of the government of the Special Administrative Region, and has a harmonious relationship with the patriotic and patriotic political groups and associations. He is good at uniting people from all walks of life.
In particular, the concept of running for election and the political platform he put forward face the problem and "prescribe the right medicine", showing the determination to reform, take responsibility for the governance, and the people-oriented feelings of being pragmatic and caring for the grassroots.
The general public has full trust and expectation in Li Jiachao, believing that he can recruit talents to form a government, implement decisive governance to achieve goals, humbly accept advice to improve governance, sincerely serve the citizens, and unite all walks of life to write a new chapter.
Throughout the whole process of the election of the chief executive, it is gratifying to see the solidarity and forge ahead of the Hong Kong society.
What people see and feel is the efforts of the candidates to declare their ideas, the friendly dialogue and equal consultation from all walks of life, and the conspiracy of the candidates and the general public to build the homeland of Hong Kong together with the spirit of ownership, and no longer deliberately. The "pan-politicized" performance of the People's Republic of China will no longer be arbitrarily created confrontation and tearing, and there will be no more arbitrary attacks and smears.
This is a true manifestation of the democratic spirit and a vivid demonstration of the reawakening of the "Lion Rock Spirit" that Hong Kong people are proud of.
2. The advanced and superiority of the new selection system is fully demonstrated
When President Xi Jinping listened to Chief Executive Carrie Lam's debriefing on December 22, 2021, he fully affirmed the success of Hong Kong's elections to the Election Committee and the seventh-term Legislative Council election after the implementation of the new electoral system, clearly stating that "the new electoral system is in line with" The principle of "one country, two systems" is in line with Hong Kong's reality, and it provides institutional support to ensure the stable and long-term implementation of "one country, two systems" and ensure the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. It is a good system."
The success of the chief executive election this time has once again verified the advanced and superiority of the new electoral system with unquestionable facts:
The good thing about this good system is that it strictly implements the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" and ensures that worthy patriots are elected to govern Hong Kong.
President Xi Jinping emphasized, "To ensure the steady and long-term implementation of the practice of 'one country, two systems', we must always adhere to 'patriots ruling Hong Kong'."
As a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, the governance of Hong Kong must be in the hands of patriots.
The patriot's standard is objective and clear, which is to sincerely safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests, respect and maintain the fundamental system of the country and the constitutional order of the special administrative region, and make every effort to maintain the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
Those who enter the regime structure of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must be staunch patriots, and must have both political integrity and ability to govern. Contradictions and problems, good at doing practical things for the people, good at uniting forces in all aspects, good at performing duties and responsibilities, with feelings, patterns, responsibilities, skills, and achievements.
Hong Kong's new electoral system has resolutely excluded the "anti-China chaos in Hong Kong" forces from the special administrative region's political organs by rebuilding the election committee, adjusting the nomination mechanism for candidates, giving better play to the overall role of the election committee, and improving the candidate qualification review system. In addition, it can be practically guaranteed that those who hold important public positions in the special administrative region through elections are staunch patriots.
This good system is good for building and developing a high-quality democracy with Hong Kong characteristics, and fully guaranteeing that Hong Kong people are the masters of the country.
There is no unified democratic model in the world. Only democracy that conforms to its own reality and can solve its own problems is a good democracy.
Hong Kong's new electoral system is firmly based on the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region established by the Constitution and the Basic Law. It fully takes into account Hong Kong's political, economic, social, cultural, historical and other conditions, and actively explores a path of democratic development with Hong Kong characteristics.
From the Election Committee election to the Legislative Council election to the Chief Executive election, the three elections have fully demonstrated the four distinct advantages and characteristics of the new electoral system:
The first is broad representation.
The Election Committee was increased from 1,200 to 1,500, and the Legislative Council was increased from 70 to 90.
The background of the candidates is unprecedentedly diverse, no matter what class, what sector, what occupation, what ethnicity, no matter what ideology, what political attitude, what religious belief, what kind of interest appeal, no matter what kind of belief they hold. No matter what kind of system and what kind of lifestyle you prefer, there are opportunities to participate.
The final elected members and members come from all walks of life in Hong Kong society, from all walks of life, from all walks of life, including many grassroots and young people. They are able to capture public opinion and effectively open up channels for different groups to express their interests.
The second is political inclusiveness.
Candidates come from different political groups and political factions, represent different political spectrums, and hold different political ideas, which fully demonstrates that "patriots ruling Hong Kong" are not "unique" but "various".
Under the banner of patriotism and love for Hong Kong, the new election system has maximized the radius of tolerance and diversity, and has drawn the hope that the practice of "one country, two systems" will be stable and far-reaching, Hong Kong will be prosperous and stable for a long time, and Hong Kong compatriots will enjoy a better life. This is in line with the fundamental interests of Hong Kong. largest concentric circles.
The third is balanced participation.
The four sectors of the Election Committee have been expanded into five sectors, and the Legislative Council seats are divided into three sectors. Candidates for the Chief Executive must be nominated by not less than 188 members of the Election Committee and not less than 15 members of each sector.
These designs ensure a balanced level of political participation, taking into account the different interests of all strata and sectors of Hong Kong society, especially while benefiting the development of capitalism, while better balancing the overall interests of Hong Kong, the interests of different sectors and the interests of the region.
The fourth is fair competition.
The Election Committee elects candidates no matter how they can participate in the election, they actively carry out campaigning activities for relevant groups, sectors and the general public. All of the 90 seats in the Legislative Council election are contested, and there are also many candidates in the Chief Executive election.
Candidates should focus on comparing their expertise, political platform, ideas, responsibilities, and contributions, etc., in order to win the support of voters and make elections more rational, fair and orderly.
It can be seen from this that the new electoral system can ensure that elections can reflect the will of the people, concentrate the wisdom of the people, and serve the people's well-being. , Democracy that works.
This good system is good for maintaining administrative leadership and improving governance efficiency.
Hong Kong implements an executive-led system with the Chief Executive as the core.
The electoral system must be conducive to strengthening the chief executive's core position and authority in the governance of the special administrative region, and to improving the efficiency of government governance.
In the new electoral system, the election committee elects candidates for the chief executive and a larger proportion of members of the Legislative Council, so that the chief executive and the Legislative Council have a common base of voters, forming a stable force in the Legislative Council to support the chief executive and the government of the special administrative region, so as to effectively solve the problem The predicament of the long-term confrontation between the legislature and the executive and the long-term confrontation within the Legislative Council has enabled the SAR government and all sectors of society to concentrate on developing the economy, improving people's livelihood, and enhancing Hong Kong's advantages in the fierce international competition.
In short, the improved Hong Kong new electoral system fully and accurately implements the "one country, two systems" policy and the Basic Law, which is in line with the reality of Hong Kong. The principle requires that the loopholes and defects in the electoral system be repaired, and the election system is inclusive and open; it not only ensures wide participation, but also reflects balanced participation; it develops electoral democracy and strengthens deliberative democracy; it is conducive to promoting good governance and improving governance efficiency. It is also conducive to safeguarding and realizing the democratic rights of Hong Kong residents.
This is the optimization and improvement of democracy in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and advancing with the times, which provides strong institutional support for Hong Kong to achieve long-term stability and long-term development.
3. Hong Kong will surely make new achievements at a new starting point
The election of the Election Committee, the election of the seventh Legislative Council and the election of the sixth chief executive have been successfully held, marking the full implementation of Hong Kong's new electoral system.
This major progress, together with the in-depth implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong and the continuous advancement of ordering chaos in key areas, has consolidated Hong Kong's good situation from chaos to governance, promoted the unity and harmony of Hong Kong society, and improved Hong Kong's business environment.
On July 1 this year, Hong Kong will usher in a major historical milestone of the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland, and the government of the Special Administrative Region will also be re-elected.
It can be said that the next five years will be a critical period for Hong Kong from chaos to governance to governance to prosperity.
We firmly believe that as long as the new Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and people from all walks of life seize the historical opportunity, work hard and forge ahead, Hong Kong, standing at a new starting point, will surely make new achievements.
There are positive conditions for Hong Kong to make new achievements again.
Under the protection of the new election system, more and more worthy patriots have entered the governance structure of the SAR, and a patriotic team of patriots who love the country and Hong Kong, take responsibility for Hong Kong, sincerely unite and serve the people has initially formed.
At the same time, the election of the Chief Executive further promotes the mainstream public opinion of "seeking stability and development" in Hong Kong society, and brings together a strong consensus of "opening a new chapter for Hong Kong together", which will effectively promote the new SAR government to unite and lead the Hong Kong society to walk out Wasting, riding on the momentum.
Hong Kong has outstanding advantages in re-creating and brilliance.
The central government unswervingly implements the "one country, two systems" policy and continues to expand opening up.
In this process, Hong Kong's unique status and role will only be strengthened, not weakened.
Especially after Hong Kong's development returns to the right track, Hong Kong's characteristic advantages such as marketization, internationalization, rule of law, abundant talents, cultural diversity, advanced infrastructure, and excellent business environment will be brought into full play.
Hong Kong faces good opportunities for further innovation and brilliance.
Hong Kong's active integration into the overall national development will gain incomparably broad space for development.
The central government fully supports Hong Kong's participation in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", and in the national "14th Five-Year Plan" clearly supports Hong Kong to enhance its status as an international financial, shipping, trade center and international aviation hub, and build an international innovative technology The Center, the Asia-Pacific International Legal and Dispute Resolution Service Center, the Regional Intellectual Property Trade Center, and the Development Center for Sino-foreign Cultural and Art Exchanges have injected inexhaustible impetus into Hong Kong's development.
There is a strong backing for Hong Kong to innovate again.
Whenever Hong Kong encounters difficulties, the motherland always provides assistance at the first time.
At the beginning of this year, the fifth wave of new coronary pneumonia broke out in Hong Kong. The central government quickly formed a special anti-epidemic class to help Hong Kong, and dispatched batches of urgently needed medical and living materials to Hong Kong in time. Epidemic prevention and control experts and medical staff rushed to help Hong Kong, once again vividly interpreting the invariable law of "Hong Kong has needs, the motherland will respond" and "the motherland will always be Hong Kong's greatest support against storms and challenges".
At present, our country has entered a new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and marching towards the second centenary goal.
The intersection of Hong Kong's new starting point and the country's new journey will surely generate a strong synergy and burst out tremendous energy.
In the magnificent journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Hong Kong cannot and will not be absent.
We fully believe that the patriotic Hong Kong team selected by the new election system will be able to unite and lead all sectors of Hong Kong society to fight side by side with the people of the motherland, and jointly write the "Hong Kong chapter" of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
We are full of expectations that the bright pearl of Hong Kong will shine even brighter after the dust has been washed away, adding luster to the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!