After the closing of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress on the morning of March 11, Premier Li Keqiang attended a press conference in the Golden Hall on the third floor of the Great Hall of the People and answered questions from Chinese and foreign reporters.
Hong Kong Phoenix TV: We know that since last year, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has held the election of the Election Committee and the seventh Legislative Council election. This year, the election of the sixth Chief Executive will be held.
On the one hand, there is the new electoral system. On the other hand, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has not shown signs of improvement. Everyone is very concerned about this election.
How would the Prime Minister comment on this?
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Li Keqiang: At present, the new crown epidemic situation in Hong Kong is severe. The SAR government has decided to postpone the election of the sixth chief executive in accordance with the law and focus on fighting the epidemic. We fully understand and support it.
The central government is following the epidemic in Hong Kong every day, and is very concerned about the life, health and safety of Hong Kong citizens.
The SAR government should shoulder the main responsibility of fighting the epidemic, and the central government will fully support the fight against the epidemic.
Li Keqiang: We will comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy.
It is hoped that the SAR government will unite and lead people from all walks of life in Hong Kong to continue to develop the economy, improve people's livelihood, consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as the three major centers of international finance, trade and shipping, and maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.
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(Organized according to web text live broadcast)