On the afternoon of March 7, the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Press Conference Hall of the Great Hall of the People. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi was invited to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on "China's foreign policy and foreign relations".
Wang Yi: First of all, I want to emphasize that perfecting the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and implementing "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is not only a practical need for advancing the cause of "one country, two systems" and maintaining long-term stability in Hong Kong, it is also the power and responsibility entrusted to the National People's Congress by the Constitution. The constitution is legal, justified and reasonable.
Wang Yi: Looking at the world, no matter which country you are in, allegiance to your motherland is a basic political ethic that public officials and those who run for public office must observe.
It's the same in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and part of the People’s Republic of China.
If you are not patriotic, talk about how to love Hong Kong.
Love Hong Kong and patriotism are exactly the same.
Wang Yi: During the colonial period in Hong Kong, there was no democracy at all.
In the 24 years since the reunification, no one cares more about the development of democracy in Hong Kong than the central government, and hopes that Hong Kong will maintain its prosperity and stability.
Hong Kong’s transition from chaos to governance is fully in the interests of all parties and will also provide a more solid guarantee for safeguarding the rights of Hong Kong residents and the legitimate interests of foreign investors.
We are determined to continue to adhere to "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. We are also confident that Hong Kong will get better and better tomorrow.
(Organized according to the web text live broadcast)