(Two Sessions Express) Guo Weimin: "Patriots governing Hong Kong" is what "one country, two systems" should have
China News Service, Beijing, March 3 (Reporter Chen Xiaoyuan) The press conference of the Fourth Session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee was held in Beijing on the 3rd.
When answering a question, Guo Weimin, spokesperson for the conference, pointed out that "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is the due and core essence of the "one country, two systems" policy. The CPPCC National Committee firmly supports this fundamental principle.
On March 3, the press conference of the Fourth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was held in Beijing. Guo Weimin, the spokesperson of the conference, briefed Chinese and foreign media about the conference and answered questions from reporters.
The picture shows the main venue of the press conference.
Photo by Zhong Xin issued by China News Service
A reporter from Hong Kong asked on the same day that Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, recently emphasized "patriots ruling Hong Kong" on multiple occasions. Is this statement more specific to the current situation in Hong Kong?
Guo Weimin pointed out that "patriots governing Hong Kong" is the due and core meaning of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, and a fundamental principle that must be adhered to in the comprehensive and accurate implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, whether it is the formulation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law or the improvement of the Special Administrative Region The electoral system of the People’s Republic of China is aimed at upholding and perfecting "One Country, Two Systems" and ensuring that the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" follows the correct direction.
The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference will conscientiously implement and implement the central government's major policies for Hong Kong and Macao work, strengthen ideological and political guidance, broadly build consensus, and firmly support the fundamental principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong".
Regarding whether the central government will introduce measures this year to help Hong Kong get out of economic difficulties, Guo Weimin said that the current difficulties facing Hong Kong's economic development are not only due to the impact of the epidemic, but also affected by the "regulations".
The implementation of Hong Kong's National Security Law has effectively safeguarded national security, improved the "one country, two systems" system, and played a role as a "sacred needle" for Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.
He emphasized that Hong Kong's destiny has always been closely linked to the motherland, and it is an important intersection of the international and domestic dual cycles.
In recent years, the rapid development of the country has provided Hong Kong with a vast space.
The central government strongly supports Hong Kong's participation in the "Belt and Road", the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the construction of the National Pilot Free Trade Zone, supports Hong Kong's promotion of its status as an international financial center, and helps Hong Kong companies to open up the mainland market.
In order to help Hong Kong fight the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the central government has made every effort to guarantee the supply of materials in Hong Kong, assisted in large-scale nucleic acid testing, and assisted in the construction of Hong Kong community treatment facilities and temporary hospitals to ensure Hong Kong's economic and social stability.
Guo Weimin also introduced that there are more than 230 Hong Kong and Macau members of the CPPCC National Committee. They are even more concerned about Hong Kong, offering advice and suggestions for the stable development of Hong Kong, and at the same time actively participating in the construction of Hong Kong and Macau. Last year, the CPPCC National Committee successively held counterpart consultation seminars and special consultation meetings, and conducted in-depth exchanges on the theme of "Building an International Science and Technology Innovation Center in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" and "Promoting Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Innovation Cooperation" and put forward a series of valuable opinions. The suggestions provide a useful reference for the central government to formulate policies and effectively implement policies. (Finish)