Political situation
Written by Peng Zhuowei
2020-05-29 10:45
Last update date: 2020-05-29 10:45The National People's Congress passed the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law yesterday (29th). Executive Council member Tang Jiahua stated that there was no evidence that the SAR government had requested legislation, and it was difficult to implement the Constitution on the 23th Basic Law in the short term. Responsibility is supposed to be caused by the situation because of the situation.
Tang Jiahua pointed out that although Article 23 of the Basic Law states that Hong Kong should legislate on its own, it does not mean that the Standing Committee of the National People ’s Congress does not have the power to legislate. He admitted that he certainly hopes that the Hong Kong government will legislate on its own, and in the long run The government can replace the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" after enacting the 23 articles, but ultimately it still needs to be decided by the central government.
The National People's Congress passed the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" with 2878 votes in favor, 1 against and 6 abstentions. (Associated Press)
Tang Jiahua tried to legislate for 23 Articles of the Basic Law in the form of a white draft in 2003. He explained on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" that he did not think that urgent legislation was needed, but it did not mean that it should not be enacted. The situation is also different from the current one. "No Hong Kong independence, no violence, no petrol bombs." At present, when the Legislative Council cannot stop the relevant behavior, the Central People's Government needs to take action.
After the legislation, the rights enjoyed by Hong Kong people should still not be regarded as "the end of the world"
Tang Jiahua emphasized that society should not have the illusion that the central government ’s laws in Hong Kong, such as the “National Security Act of the Port Area” will be superior, or have a special legal status, that the relevant laws will be in line with all Hong Kong laws, and Hong Kong people, Hong Kong people enjoy The rights and core values are still there, but it should not be considered as "the end of the world" or "one country, two systems are dead."
As stated in the draft, the relevant organs of the Central People ’s Government for safeguarding national security may establish institutions in Hong Kong as needed. Tang Jiahua estimates that the relevant institutions are similar to the Hong Kong-British Political Department, responsible for investigation and intelligence collection, and are responsible for handling behind-the-scenes work. It is regulated by the laws of Hong Kong, but he hopes that the final enforcement work will still be the responsibility of the law enforcement agencies and judicial system of Hong Kong.
Will the branch association's "overthrow of one-party dictatorship" break the law? Tang Jiahua pointed out that he could not see that the SFC had a substantive action program over the years to overthrow the central government, so he did not think that the SFC would have any problems after the legislation. (Profile picture / Photo by Lu Yiming)
Calling "Lim Zheng stepped down" does not mean subverting the state regime and the SFC is no problem
Tang Jiahua believes that subverting the state power, including the SAR government, will it be illegal to yell "Ling Zheng stepping down"? He pointed out that the conversion of individual officials does not mean subversion of state power, emphasizing that if it involves violence, organization or a program of action, it will constitute a criminal act.
As for whether the SFC's "overthrow of one-party dictatorship" would break the law, Tang Jiahua pointed out that he could not see that the SFC had a substantive action program over the years to overthrow the central government. Tang Jiahua said frankly that the Hong Kong Government and the Basic Law Committee have the right to speak on legislation, but as far as he knows, the Hong Kong Government will use all its capabilities and resources to reflect the views of Hong Kong people.
In response to Liang Jiajie and Tang Jiahua: "Gentlemen break up, don't speak evil to each other"
The chairman of the Citizen Party, Liang Jiajie, said on Facebook yesterday that Tang Jiahua was "courageous to speak for the people of Hong Kong", but now "is on the road to speak for the dictatorship." I will not attack yesterday's comrades in order to "pump political oil and water", emphasizing that I have done my best to defend the rule of law over the years.
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