Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Bill “Public Security Agency in Hong Kong” Public Concerns June 21 5:06
A bill to crack down on anti-government moves in Hong Kong, which is being debated in China, includes the establishment of a Chinese security agency in Hong Kong and the ability of the Secretary of State to appoint a judge for a national security trial. It has become clear that there is a growing concern among Hong Kong citizens that the “one-country-two system” is a mere ghost.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Congress of China, which had been debating the "Hong Kong National Security Act" to control anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong from 18th of this month, closed on 20th and the bill continues to be deliberated. It was decided.
According to state-owned China Central Television, etc., the bill states that as a criminal act that harms the security of the state, it divides the country and overthrows the administration, terrorist activities, acts of collaborating with foreign powers and harming the security of the state. Four types are specified.
In addition, a Chinese security agency called the “National Security Maintenance Office” has been established in Hong Kong to analyze the situation and handle criminal cases, as well as to serve as a judge in charge of criminal cases that harm national security. It contains the contents that the administration secretary of can be nominated.
Furthermore, in the case of inconsistency with other laws in Hong Kong, the provisions of the “Hong Kong National Security Act” will be applied, and the NPC Standing Committee has the right to interpret the law.
On this subject, Democrats in Hong Kong said, "It is clear that it violates the spirit of independence of the judiciary and completely violates the principle of "one country, two systems". However, in reality, it actually deprives the human rights of Hong Kong citizens."
Some Hong Kong media reported that the deliberation is expected to be held again this month at the earliest, and if the law is passed and enforced, the Chinese government will be further tightened on critical speech activities. As a result, there is growing concern among Hong Kong citizens that the “one country, two system” has become a mere ghost.
Hong Kong Secretary-General “Law Effectively Enforced in Hong Kong”
The Hong Kong government's top secretary of administration, Mr. Yuan Lin Lin, in a statement, said he would support, saying, "The Hong Kong government will do its best to fulfill its duties and effectively enforce the relevant laws in Hong Kong." .
In addition, “China's related institutions have repeatedly emphasized that the related laws adhere to the “unilateral two system” and the policy of advanced autonomy in Hong Kong. It does not affect "the one-country-two system".
"Three years in prison for minor sins, 5 to 10 years in other cases"
Mr. Tan Yong-soo, who was elected from Hong Kong who attended the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Congress of China who is debating the "Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law," said in an interview with the Hong Kong media about the penalties stipulated by this bill. 3 years in prison for minor sins, and 5 to 10 years in other cases."
In addition, Mr. Tan said that the Chinese security agency “National Security Service” set up in Hong Kong “executes jurisdiction for a very small number of crimes under specific circumstances” At the request of the Secretary of State, we do this in extreme situations, such as war."