The press conference of the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was held at 15:00 on March 3. The spokesperson of the conference, Guo Weimin, introduced the relevant situation of the conference to Chinese and foreign media and answered questions from reporters.

　　Phoenix TV reporter: We are very concerned about the epidemic situation in Hong Kong, because the epidemic situation in Hong Kong is very serious now.

I know that some members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Hong Kong have also been diagnosed and cannot come to Beijing to participate in the meeting. I wonder if their absence will affect the discussions on related issues of the two sessions this year?

What has the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference done to help Hong Kong fight the epidemic and restore economic development?

Also affected by the epidemic, the election of the chief executive of Hong Kong has also been postponed this time. I wonder what the spokesperson thinks about the changes that have occurred after the improvement of Hong Kong's electoral system?

　　Guo Weimin, member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Deputy Secretary-General of the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and spokesperson: Phoenix Satellite TV asked a series of questions.

I will answer your third question first.

On the situation after the new electoral system.

Last year, under the new electoral system, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region successfully held the election of the new Election Committee and the seventh Legislative Council. The election of the sixth Chief Executive will also be held.

The members believed that the new electoral system has embodied the democratic rights of the majority of Hong Kong compatriots to be the masters of the country, the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" has been implemented, and the political pattern of broad and balanced participation of all social strata and sectors has been established.

Practice has proved that the new electoral system conforms to the principle of "one country, two systems" and the reality of Hong Kong.

Members believe that this is a good system.

　　Guo Weimin: You asked about the members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Hong Kong who came to Beijing to participate in the two sessions. At present, the members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Hong Kong have implemented vaccination, health monitoring, nucleic acid testing and other measures in accordance with the requirements of the two sessions for epidemic prevention and control. The members will go to Beijing to attend the fifth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Some members have already arrived, and some are still on their way.

The relevant working groups of the conference have received the proposals and conference speeches submitted by the members of the port area.

There are also some members who cannot come to Beijing to participate in the conference due to physical reasons or the requirements of epidemic prevention and control. There are more than a dozen Hong Kong members who are fighting the front line of the epidemic in Hong Kong.

They have all fulfilled the leave procedures according to the procedures.

Members of the port area who cannot attend the meeting in Beijing will keep abreast of the situation of the meeting, submit proposals and speak for discussion online, which will not affect their participation in the discussion of related issues of the two sessions.

　　Guo Weimin: I would like to give a brief introduction to the work of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Hong Kong's fight against the epidemic and the promotion of Hong Kong's economic and social development.

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has always paid close attention to the economic and social development of Hong Kong.

Last year, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference focused on important issues such as "strengthening patriotism education for Hong Kong and Macao youth", "jointly building a platform for cooperation and development between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao", and "facilitating employment and entrepreneurship of Hong Kong and Macao residents in the Mainland". The briefing session on issues of concern and other forms of active suggestions and suggestions, broadly building consensus, and playing a positive role in supporting Hong Kong's integration into the overall national development, and promoting long-term stability, prosperity and stability in Hong Kong.

　　Guo Weimin: Indeed, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong is extremely severe, which has brought a serious impact on the safety and health of citizens and the economy and people's livelihood.

President Xi Jinping is very concerned about the safety and health of Hong Kong compatriots and Hong Kong's anti-epidemic work.

The central government and relevant parties in the mainland are making every effort to support Hong Kong's fight against the epidemic.

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference are very concerned about the epidemic in Hong Kong and actively support Hong Kong's fight against the epidemic in different ways.

Members of the Hong Kong CPPCC have fulfilled their duties conscientiously and have taken various measures to fight the epidemic with all walks of life in Hong Kong.

We believe that with the strong leadership of the central government and the strong support of the people of the whole country, the Hong Kong SAR government and people from all walks of life are united as one, and they will be able to overcome the epidemic.

　　(Organized according to the text of the webcast)