China News Service, Hong Kong, March 5th. Title: Hong Kong legal circles: "Patriots ruling Hong Kong" is a reaffirmation of the Basic Law's requirement to support the improvement of the electoral system in accordance with the law
China News Agency reporter Wang Jiacheng
The Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress will deliberate the resolution of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to submit for deliberation the "National People's Congress Decision on Improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Election System (Draft)".
Many Hong Kong legal professionals said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency on the 5th that "patriots ruling Hong Kong" actually only reiterated the requirements of Hong Kong's Basic Law and emphasized the original intention of "one country, two systems."
They support the improvement of the electoral system in accordance with the law, so that "patriots ruling Hong Kong" can be truly implemented in Hong Kong.
Tang Jiahua, a member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Senior Counsel, said that the reform of the electoral system is conducive to the stable operation of Hong Kong's governance structure and avoids opportunities for those who intend to undermine the "one country, two systems".
After more seats are added, more people will participate in politics. It is hoped that people with different opinions, even if they belong to different political spectrums, can continue to play in the parliament on the premise of sincerely upholding "one country, two systems" and complying with the provisions of the Basic Law. effect.
He pointed out that from a constitutional point of view, Hong Kong's "high degree of autonomy" comes from the authorization of the National People's Congress, which has the power to help the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region improve any system.
After the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress amends Annex I and Annex II of the Hong Kong Basic Law in accordance with the Constitution, the Hong Kong Basic Law, the Hong Kong National Security Law and the relevant decisions of the National People’s Congress, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region needs to reconcile relevant local laws, including the Legislative Council Ordinance, Election The Regulations of the Management Committee have been revised, and it is believed that it will take some time for the legislative process to be completed.
Fu Jianci, a member of the National Hong Kong and Macau Research Association and a professor of law, expressed support and welcome for improving the electoral system.
He pointed out that "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is the original intention and the meaning of "one country, two systems", and it reaffirms the requirements of the Hong Kong Basic Law.
However, during the "Regulations Amendment Disturbance" in 2019, some public officials made Hong Kong miserable. Some people entered the parliament through elections and acted wildly, seriously disrupting the order of the parliament and affecting the well-being of the Hong Kong people.
"Only by improving the electoral system can the'patriot ruling Hong Kong' be truly and accurately implemented in Hong Kong, which will have a very positive significance for the long-term stability of Hong Kong and the well-being of the people."
The chairman of the Hong Kong Law Exchange Foundation and barrister Man Guo believes that the improvement of the electoral system can eliminate the "Hong Kong chess pieces" used by foreign forces against China and Hong Kong from the political structure of Hong Kong.
Let the patriots truly contribute to Hong Kong in the governance structure.
He pointed out that according to Article 159 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, the right to amend the Hong Kong Basic Law belongs to the National People's Congress.
Therefore, the National People's Congress has the right to amend the Hong Kong Basic Law itself.
Fu Jianci emphasized that the state has comprehensive governance power over Hong Kong. It is the central authority to modify the electoral system, based on Articles 31 and 62 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China; and relevant provisions of the Hong Kong Basic Law and the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Hong Kong needs to amend local laws or enact legislation later. Therefore, it is hoped that Hong Kong can cooperate in completing relevant work as soon as possible to promote the stability and long-term development of "One Country, Two Systems" and ensure the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
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