China News Service, Hong Kong, March 23 (Xinhua) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance" was gazetted and came into effect on the 23rd.
On the day the Ordinance was gazetted, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Chan Kwok-kee, met with the media and stated that after the "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance" takes effect, it will form a barrier for Hong Kong to safeguard national security with the Hong Kong National Security Law. He believes that in the future, it will be like the illegal "Occupy Central" movement in 2014. , the "extradition bill storm" in 2019 and other situations that destroyed Hong Kong will not happen again. Hong Kong citizens can once again live a peaceful and stable life, and the SAR government can focus on developing the economy and improving people's livelihood. The SAR government will continue to do a good job in explaining the regulations so that the outside world can accurately understand the contents of the regulations.
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government Police Force also issued an announcement on the same day, stating that it will continue to fully implement relevant laws. Its responsibilities include: collecting and analyzing intelligence information related to national security, deploying, coordinating, and promoting measures and actions to safeguard national security, and investigating hazards. In cases of national security crimes, conduct counter-interference investigations and conduct national security reviews, undertake the work of safeguarding national security assigned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Committee for Safeguarding National Security, and perform other duties required by the Hong Kong National Security Law and the "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance".
The announcement pointed out that the National Security Division of the Police Force will continue to shoulder the important mission of safeguarding national security and ensuring the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. It will implement the Hong Kong National Security Law and the "Maintaining National Security Ordinance". Laws must be followed, law enforcement must be strict, and violations must be strictly enforced. conduct research to ensure that national security is protected from threats and that citizens can live and work in peace and contentment. (over)