Political situation
Written by: Zheng Rongdi, Lin Jian, Zhou Lixi, Huang Fengyi
2020-07-01 09:55
Date of last update: 2020-07-01 11:03Today is the 23rd anniversary of the return of July 1st. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress voted to pass the "National Security Law of the Hong Kong District" yesterday. The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 10 o'clock this morning to introduce the relevant situation of the Law on the Maintenance of National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Zhang Xiaoming, executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and Shen Chunyao, director of the Legal Work Committee of the NPC Standing Committee, will attend to respond to media questions.
"Hong Kong 01" live press conference content.
[10:29] When we came to the questioning session, we first asked questions from CCTV. The National Security Act of the Minato District completed the work within a month. Are there procedures and have you listened to the opinions of Hong Kong?
Shen Chunyao responded that it took more than a month before and after the promulgation of the law this time. It was a relatively short period of time to complete the decision and legislation. Several factors are very important:
1. There is a wide range of legislative calls. He quoted Wang Chen, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, when he explained that, he also expressed this meaning. Shen Zhi said that during the National People's Congress and the National People's Congress this year, NPC deputies and members of the CPPCC National Committee all called for faster development and introduction of relevant laws. He pointed out that they have also heard a lot of relevant opinions. The work report of the National People's Congress also has relevant requirements. It is necessary to speed up legislation. Therefore, for a certain period of time, people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong, have expressed their voices and wishes. It is a broad consensus.
2. Have a solid working foundation. Shen said that in the process of research and drafting decisions by the relevant central authorities, the same ministry drafted laws and were closely connected. The explanation at the third meeting of the National People's Congress also showed that the implementation of each NPC session, one country, two systems, etc.
In terms of legislation, Shen pointed out that implementing the requirements decided by the General Assembly in legislation is the spirit and requirements of the 13th National People's Congress, and is fully implemented and reflected through the law. He pointed out that relevant departments and legal experts, including those who are familiar with Hong Kong law, concentrated their efforts on completing the draft text, describing the legislation as the result of collective efforts.
He mentioned that during the legislative process, opinions were solicited before the draft was completed, and opinions were also heard from various channels after the completion of the draft. During the deliberations of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, they also heard opinions, including the Liaison Office, etc. All parties have listened to the opinions of the parties, especially the views of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, officials, the chairman of the Legislative Council, the establishment system, the representatives of the Hong Kong District People’s Congress, the Political Consultative Conference and the legal profession, as well as the opinions of municipalities and scholars. Opinions also come from the opinions of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
3. The National People's Congress Committee paid close attention to the legislative agenda, including the legislative process of the NPC session and the Standing Committee, adjusted work arrangements, and accelerated legislation. The deliberations are generally from one to three trials. The Legislation Law stipulates that they can be adjusted after two trials, so this time the legislation was completed 19th and 20th. There is also a general draft law where the National People's Congress publicly solicited opinions after the first trial. However, according to Article 37 of the Legislation Law, it is possible to keep it private. However, this time there are particularities and sensitivities, so there is no way to publicly solicit opinions.
Shen Chunyao pointed out that the process of enacting the National Security Law fully complies with China's procedures for enacting laws. The new law incorporated in Annex III of the Basic Law is a requirement of both the "Decision" and the Basic Law. It has asked the Basic Law Commission and the SAR Government for their opinions, and is also an important channel to listen to opinions.
[10:28] Zhang Xiaoming pointed out that the National Security Law is a turning point in the development of Hong Kong. On the first anniversary of the storm in Hong Kong, he still has a lot of grievances and fears. Many people say that they want to emigrate because of the "black storm".
He pointed out that during the earlier attendance at the forum, some members of the Legislative Council reported that a friend himself was doing immigration formalities in Singapore, which was about to be completed, but after hearing the legislation of the National Security Law, he tore off the form in person and said excitedly: "Hong Kong Saved."
Zhang Xiaoming pointed out that many of the friends at the symposium shared this view, believing that the National Security Law made Hong Kong into chaos and rebirth, and it could "reverse the world" and "go ahead." He also mentioned that there was a wave of immigration and divestment in Hong Kong before the reunification, but all fears and doubts were eliminated by time and facts.
[10:25] Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, said that this law is a sign of the central government’s strategy for improving Hong Kong. How to govern Hong Kong under the one-country-two-system policy, which uses the capitalist system and has complicated political conditions, is a major issue that the central government has been exploring. The Fourth Plenary Session held last year, from the overall strategic perspective of advancing the national governance system and modernizing governance capabilities, made major arrangements for improving the system of one country, two systems.
This law is an important measure for the implementation of the deployment, marking that the central government pays more attention to the top-level design of the governance system; it pays more attention to the rule of law thinking; it pays more attention to the combination of specimens, rigidity and softness; and it pays more attention to the use of the power given to the central government by the Constitution and the Basic Law. In combination with the governance system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, we firmly grasp the general direction and dominance of the development of the situation in Hong Kong. These will be transformed into governance effectiveness in the future.
Zhang Xiaoming also pointed out that the National Security Law is the "guardian deity" of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. Hong Kong was governed by the United Kingdom for more than 150 years. The real prosperity and stability occurred after the 1980s. This has given a lot of inspiration. It is Hong Kong’s close reliance on the mainland to connect the world and continue to consolidate its position as an international financial and trading center. And with its own unique position and advantages to give the country's reform and opening up and modernization, to form a benign interaction with the country. The above is crucial to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. If all kinds of anti-China chaotic Hong Kong forces are allowed to make waves in Hong Kong and even turn Hong Kong into a base for infiltration and subversion in the Mainland, this will definitely be a disaster or a blessing for Hong Kong.
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[10:16] Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, pointed out that there were two coincidences in the figures at the press conference. He pointed out that Article 23 of the Basic Law has been waiting for 23 years, and now it is finally waiting for the promulgation and implementation of the National Security Law. It is both a historical accident and an inevitable development.
The four-point view is an important milestone in the cause of "one country, two systems". It is full of challenges and we have to constantly solve new problems. We have explained five times since the reunification and decided four times. However, this time the NPC’s decision is the most important measure taken by the Central Government to handle Hong Kong affairs. The law itself is the second law enacted by the Central Government for Hong Kong after the Basic Law. It reflects the general requirements for comprehensive preparation for the implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, and further legalizes the principle and bottom line of "One Country, Two Systems". The institutional barrier of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to prevent and control national security has far-reaching effects on the stability of "one country, two systems."
Zhang Xiaoming continued that after the law was introduced today, some people may still have doubts. It is normal, but time and reality will prove everything. The "birthday gift" received 23 years after the return of Hong Kong will continue to show its precious value in the future. .
[10:08] Shen Chunyao mentioned that it is necessary to advance from the national level to maintain the national security system. There are many ways to advance, including the National People's Congress making decisions, formulating, amending or interpreting laws, establishing national laws, and issuing instructions from the central government. Relevant departments, after careful consideration of the assessment, proceeded in a "decision to add legislation" approach.
Shen Chunyao pointed out that with the introduction of laws and regulations, everyone can see that the system of safeguarding national security is implemented with the promulgation of the laws. The important national security arrangements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are fully displayed and presented through the decision of the National People's Congress. There are 6 chapters in the law, including general rules, institutions, criminal behaviors, etc. He pointed out that this law is a comprehensive law that is substantive, procedural and organized. He mentioned that the law shows several points: 1. The fundamental responsibility of the central government to safeguard national security and Hong Kong’s constitutional responsibility; 2. The important rule of law that national security needs to follow; 3. The guidelines for national security agencies; 4. Prevention and punishment of harm Guoan's crime.
[10:02] Shen Chunyao, director of the Legal Work Committee of the National People’s Congress, said that the National Security Law was passed by the National People’s Congress, which fully represents the will of the people and reflects the wishes and wishes of the people of the country, including Hong Kong people. The SAR Government has completed the gazette and announced the implementation at 11 o'clock last night (30th). The formulation of the National Security Law is an important measure, key steps and important legislative tasks to implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Party and the spirit of the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress. The promulgation and implementation of Chinese laws will effectively maintain national security, effectively prevent, stop, and punish crimes related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that endanger national security, and plug the system loopholes in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in maintaining national security.
Shen Chunyao pointed out that the implementation of this law is of great significance to improving the "one country, two systems" system, safeguarding national sovereignty and development interests, and ensuring Hong Kong's long-term stability and long-term prosperity and stability.
He mentioned that the decision of the Fourth Plenary Session in October last year clearly stated that upholding and perfecting the "one country, two systems" system, establishing and improving the enforcement mechanism of the special administrative region's legal system for safeguarding national security, strengthening law enforcement, and never tolerating any challenges "one country, two systems" "Bottom line behaviors; we will never tolerate any behavior that splits the country."
Shen Chunyao, director of the Legal Work Committee of the National People's Congress. (Profile picture)
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