China News Service, Hong Kong, March 26 (Reporter Liu Dawei) When meeting the media before attending the executive meeting on the 26th, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao said that after the "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance" takes effect, Hong Kong's security will be guaranteed, and the SAR government will implement it well. Starting from the four key tasks proposed in the policy address and the budget to promote economic development, seize opportunities, enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness, and develop the internal economy, we will lead Hong Kong to strive for economic development and development.
On the morning of March 26, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lee Ka-chiu, met with the media before attending the Executive Council. He said that Hong Kong has completed the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law and that national security has been effectively guaranteed. Hong Kong can concentrate on comprehensively striving for economic development and development. The SAR government will Promote four key tasks: 1. Fully implement the measures related to promoting the economy and development in the policy address and budget; 2. Seize opportunities; 3. Increase Hong Kong’s competitiveness; 4. Develop the internal economy. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Zhihua
Li Jiachao said that first of all, we must implement measures to promote economy and development, including the consolidation and development of the "Eight Major Centers", with the development of the northern metropolitan area as the new engine and industry orientation as the development direction; secondly, we must grasp the eastward shift of the world's economic center of gravity. opportunities in the world and opportunities to integrate into the overall development of the country, play the role of "super contact person" and "super value-added person", and give full play to the advantages of connecting the world and the mainland; thirdly, actively compete for talents and enterprises to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness Fourth, develop Hong Kong's tourism economy and event economy, invest in infrastructure construction, and create a better future for Hong Kong, our common home.
Li Jiachao added that the SAR government will continue to provide explanations and public education. Various departments will implement various tasks such as good management and strengthening internal systems, preventing and stopping behaviors and activities that are detrimental to national security, ensuring strict enforcement by law enforcement agencies, and strengthening intelligence collection capabilities and intelligence analysis training. The SAR government will also carry out national security awareness and law-abiding awareness education, combining national security education, patriotism education and Chinese cultural education to integrate national security awareness and law-abiding awareness into daily life.
Regarding how to explain the "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance" to overseas countries, Li Jiachao said that he will continue to explain the advantages of the Ordinance to local chambers of commerce and foreign chambers of commerce in Hong Kong, including that it is a defensive law to safeguard national security, that the Ordinance protects human rights and freedoms, and provides stability. and security can ensure the investment and business environment, etc. All departments of the SAR government will also make good use of the opportunity of foreign visits to explain to the international community.
In addition, Li Jiachao emphasized that endangering national security is a serious crime. Normally, if you are convicted of a crime, you will not receive a reduced sentence. He urged not to take the law into consideration. (over)