[01 Exclusive] Xia Baolong Shenzhen Milin Lin Zhengti 23 Legislative "Pointing" Legislative Council Elections

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Written by: Chen Xiaoyu, Zhou Lixi

2020-05-08 07:00

On the 23rd of last month, the Hong Kong government announced the removal of four policy directors, shaking the political and business sectors. "Hong Kong 01" reporters have learned from more than one channel that Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office who has not appeared in public for more than two months, went south to Shenzhen at the end of April shortly after the Hong Kong government earthquake and met with the chief executive Lin Zheng Yuee behind closed doors.

One of the insiders revealed that the topics that Xia Baolong and Lin Zheng interviewed mainly focused on four major aspects, including the September Legislative Council election, national security issues covering 23 pieces of legislation, and a special mention of the earlier controversy over Hong Kong Radio.

Xia Baolong himself is the vice chairman and secretary general of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, ranking among the leaders of the country. He was appointed by the central government as the director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office in February this year. The core people in China also privately stated that they have not had the opportunity to see the true face of Lushan so far. But it turned out that this Beijing clerk, who played a vital role in Hong Kong and Macao affairs, went south to Shenzhen at the end of April and met with Hong Kong Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e to convey the central "gist".

Concerned about the fairness of the Legislative Council elections

One of the insiders revealed that Xia Baolong was reported to have talked about a number of issues during the meeting, including the September Legislative Council election; Xia asked the Hong Kong government to ensure that the elections were conducted fairly and equitablely, citing the fact that the establishment party referred to last year ’s district council elections. (Senior) Voters are blocked from voting.

In addition, he mentioned the national security issue in particular, referring to Xia Baolong explaining the situation of wrestling between China and the United States to Lin Zheng. The central government is concerned that Hong Kong has become a "gap" in the national security network, and asked Lin Zheng to seriously review and implement the Basic Law23 The possibility of legislation.

Mention the issue of Radio Television Hong Kong

The news also pointed out that Xia Baolong also mentioned to Lin Zheng that during an interview with the World Health Organization by a reporter from Radio Hong Kong English Station, he asked whether the WHO would reconsider the membership of Taiwan. This is a serious violation of the "one China" principle and must be dealt with seriously. .

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Ye Liuzhi was surprised when the two met

The New Democratic Party Chairman Ye Liu Shuyi accepted the "Hong Kong 01" query and said that he had never heard of the meeting, but bluntly said that if Xia Baolong and Lin Zheng met, "it's not surprising at all." She believes that the functions and powers of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office are precisely to assist in the implementation of one country, two systems, maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and undertake the instructions of the Central Government.

Ye Liu Shuyi estimated that the topic of the meeting between the Hong Kong and Macao Office and Lin Zheng was inseparable from the recent major events in Hong Kong. He also mentioned that the Hong Kong and Macao Office had only recently spoken about Hong Kong ’s economic recession and "black storm" issues. I believe that as long as it is related to the overall situation of Hong Kong , All talked about.

Chief Executive's Office: Do not comment on whether individual meetings take place

In response to enquiries, the Chief Executive ’s Office stated that the Chief Executive has communicated and met with people from all walks of life from time to time in response to work needs, and will not comment on whether individual meetings are taking place.

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According to people familiar with the matter, Xia Baolong had mentioned 23 issues of legislation and the issue of Radio Hong Kong during his meeting with Lin Zheng at the end of last month, and news of related issues began to appear early this month. Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on a radio program that he hopes that the current government will complete the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law in August next year, but he denies that this is the dead line proposed by the central government. August next year is his personal hope, and he is not clear. Does the central government have a timetable for 23 pieces of legislation?

The Director of Broadcasting, Liang Jiarong, recently issued an open letter to the employees of Radio Television Hong Kong, emphasizing that employees of RTHK must continue to abide by the "Charter" of RTHK; the principle of "one country" must not be violated; programs must be produced in accordance with the "Code" related to RTHK.

In response to enquiries, Tan Yaozong said that he had not participated in the meeting between Xia Baolong and Lin Zheng, nor had he heard the news.

The Liaison Office of the Hong Kong and Macao Office of the Liaison Office of the People ’s Republic of China