Li Jiachao: The Constitution guarantees the full implementation of "one country, two systems"

　　China News Agency, Hong Kong, December 4th (Reporter Liu Dawei) December 4th is the National Constitution Day.

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lee Ka-chao, said in Hong Kong that day that the Constitution is the fundamental law of the country, the general charter for governing the country and the fundamental basis for the comprehensive rule of law.

The Constitution is the "root" and "foundation" and plays an important role in ensuring the comprehensive implementation of "one country, two systems".

December 4 is the National Constitution Day. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region jointly held a symposium on the 2022 National Constitution Day in Hong Kong with the theme of "Constitution and New Era and New Journey".

The picture shows Lee Ka-chao, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivering a speech.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

　　In order to deepen the understanding of the constitutional foundation of the country and Hong Kong from all walks of life, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held a symposium on the same day, focusing on the Constitution and the new era and new journey.

Li Jiachao attended the symposium and delivered a speech.

　　Li Jiachao said that this year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Tracing back to the source, the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Basic Law for implementing the policy of "one country, two systems" all come from the country's constitution.

The Constitution and the Basic Law of Hong Kong together constitute the constitutional basis of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

With a solid foundation, Hong Kong can maintain long-term stability, prosperity and stability, maintain its unique status and advantages, complement each other's strengths with the Mainland, and develop together, becoming an important bridge connecting the country and the rest of the world.

　　Li Jiachao pointed out that when Hong Kong was facing an unprecedented severe crisis, it was fortunate that the National People's Congress took the initiative to solve problems for Hong Kong at the national and constitutional level in accordance with the Constitution and improve the development of the "one country, two systems" system.

It can be seen that the country will always be Hong Kong's solid backing and powerful driving force, bringing Hong Kong back on track, from chaos to order.

Now is a critical period for Hong Kong to enter a new stage of governance and rejuvenation, and embark on a new journey.

　　Li Jiachao also mentioned that the relevant provisions of the Hong Kong National Security Law were submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for interpretation.

He said that safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the highest principle of the "one country, two systems" policy.

National security risks are complex and changeable, and the work of preventing threats to national security is never easy, and we must remain vigilant at all times.

Moreover, there is a sufficient legal basis for requesting interpretation.

　　Li Jiachao said that in the new era, the rich practice of governing the country according to the constitution and governing according to the constitution has proved the solid foundation, practical achievements and remarkable advantages of the constitution, and carries the country's major achievements, historical experience and the great dream of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

At a critical moment when the country is on its way to becoming a modern and powerful socialist country in an all-round way, we must unswervingly uphold the Constitution, earnestly and fully and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" guaranteed by the Constitution and the Basic Law of Hong Kong, and uphold the good system of "one country, two systems" for a long time We will continue to maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.

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