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Li Jiachao: The SAR government will actively cooperate with any decision of the central government on BNO

2021-01-13T15:19:47.630Z


The British government has begun accepting applications from Hong Kong people for the "5+1" program of the BNO UK Study Program. Ye Liu Shuyi, a member of the Legislative Council of the New Democratic Party and a member of the Executive Council, said that the central government may consider strictly implementing Article 9 of the Chinese Nationality Law.


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Author: Xu Qi'an

2021-01-13 23:06

Last update date: 2021-01-13 23:07

The British government has begun accepting applications from Hong Kong people for the "5+1" program of the BNO UK Study Program.

New Democrat Party Legislative Council Member and Executive Council Member Ye Liu Shuyi said in this regard that the central government may consider strictly implementing Article 9 of the Chinese Nationality Law, which prohibits Hong Kong people from having dual nationality.

In a recent interview with Phoenix Satellite TV, Secretary of the Hong Kong Security Bureau Li Jiachao said that the United Kingdom plans to open channels for Hong Kong residents holding British National (Overseas) passports (BNO) to obtain the right of abode. If the central government makes any decision, the SAR government will actively Cooperate.

He also talked about the violation of the National Security Law by foreigners. He said that he would try to get the person involved in the case to appear in Hong Kong's jurisdiction, or through other international cooperation, so that the person concerned can appear in the Hong Kong jurisdiction and exercise jurisdiction.

Li Jiachao said in an interview that BNO is only a travel document and will not enjoy any consular protection, for example.

He said that the issue of nationality is the power of the central government. This is a serious issue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued many relevant statements. If the central government makes any decisions on the attitude and handling of the BNO, of course the SAR government will actively cooperate.

"National Security Law" launched in five months, the number of arrests fell by 50%

Li Jiachao also said that the "National Security Law" has a great deterrent effect on Hong Kong society, reducing the risk of violence and Hong Kong independence to a very low level.

He cited, for example, that five months after the introduction of the National Security Law, the number of detainees dropped by 50% due to the riots and destruction caused by demonstrations. In general, society gradually returned to normal operations.

Li Jiachao.

(Information Picture/Photo by Li Zetong)

He also pointed out that there are still consciousnesses of non-compliance in Hong Kong society, and he believes that these non-compliance consciousness should be gradually changed.

He said that the most important thing is to create a sense of law-abiding in society and let the citizens, especially young people, understand that no matter what the purpose is, breaking the law must be held responsible.

He said that the role of the "National Security Law" is obvious to all, and I believe it will be very positive for the long-term development of Hong Kong.

During the interview, the reporter asked about Xu Zhifeng’s exile, saying that a Danish legislator assisted Xu Zhifeng in his escape. How would Hong Kong deal with this?

Li Jiachao said that no matter what your status is, anyone including foreign politicians who are suspected of organizing, planning or assisting in absconding will be held by the SAR government under the legal framework.

He said that if sufficient evidence is obtained and there are applicable provisions or circumstances within the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, the offender will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

He also pointed out that if the person is not in Hong Kong, "we must first have a way to allow you to appear in Hong Kong’s jurisdiction, come to Hong Kong, or through other international cooperation, so that the person concerned can appear in Hong Kong’s jurisdiction, we The jurisdiction can only be exercised, but in each case, only someone breaks the law, and the law enforcement agencies will do their best to collect evidence so that there is enough evidence to face the legal consequences. This is a must."

Hong Kong Security Secretary Li Jiachao was interviewed.

(Phoenix Television)

Earlier, 53 pan-democrats including Dai Yaoting, Liang Guoxiong, Yin Zhaojian and Lin Jingnan were arrested by the police on suspicion of violating the "National Security Law."

Regarding this matter, Li Jiachao said that regular review of the budget is something that should be done, but the arrested person’s participation in the promotion of the plan is to blindly veto the government’s financial bill or the "Budget" after the Legislative Council has won 35 seats. As a result, the chief executive's stepping down, coupled with large-scale street riots and foreign sanctions, brought the entire Hong Kong to a halt, and even prepared to "jump off the cliff" and the police would deal with it.

The reporter also asked how to deal with those who only call Hong Kong independence slogans, that is, "talking about Hong Kong independence"?

Li Jiachao said that the "National Security Law" has four crimes, and incitement is one of them.

He said that citizens’ freedom of speech is protected by the Basic Law, but the government will not tolerate crimes of subverting state power.

In the existing laws, there are similar offences of incitement, which controls words and actions through legal means.

"In Hong Kong, there are ample cases for the crime of incitement. For example, after the Occupy Central, nine defendants were all charged with incitement and convicted. The courts also have sufficient experience to determine whether certain acts violate incitement or incitement. Boundary".

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