Political situation
Written by: Zheng Baosheng
2020-05-21 22:54
Date of last update: 2020-05-21 23:18The third session of the 13th National People's Congress put the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" on the agenda. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a document to the embassies of various countries today (21st) to explain the need for the introduction of the regulations.
"Hong Kong 01" received a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the representatives of ambassadors to Beijing, explaining the reasons for the legislation at five points.
Anti-revision incidents challenge one country, two systems Hong Kong becomes a significant source of risk for national security
In the first point, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refers to national security as the prerequisite for the survival and development of the country, and emphasizes that it is the core interest of the country. Since the return of Hong Kong, it has not fulfilled its constitutional obligations with regard to the Chinese Constitution and the Hong Kong Basic Law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Hong Kong ’s legal system has obvious loopholes and lacks an enforcement mechanism.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Hong Kong opposition has long colluded with external forces to split, subvert, penetrate and destroy China. The anti-amendment incident that started in June last year has greatly undermined the rule of law and stability of Hong Kong, and severely hit Hong Kong ’s economy and people ’s livelihood. These actions not only seriously undermine the security and public order of the SAR Government, but also represent a serious challenge to "one country, two systems" and pose a serious threat to China's national security, sovereignty, reunification, and territorial integrity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also pointed out that Hong Kong has become a significant source of risk for China's national security.
Maintaining national security is the responsibility of the central government
On the second point, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that the central government shoulders the primary and ultimate responsibility for safeguarding national security and is most concerned about the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots. Therefore, the central government will not stand idly by for the above actions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the establishment and improvement of Hong Kong ’s national security legal system and law enforcement mechanism must be done without delay.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the National People ’s Congress is China ’s highest state authority, and the Constitution and the Basic Law entrust powers and responsibilities to review Hong Kong ’s bill to safeguard national security.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent letters to consulates of various countries, emphasizing that the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" legislation is an internal matter of China, and also pointed out that the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong is also in the interest of all countries in Hong Kong. (Profile picture)
Emphasizing that Hong Kong independence accounts for only a few and protecting most Hong Kong people is in the fundamental interest of society
Thirdly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that maintaining national security is a prerequisite and guarantee for Hong Kong's prosperity, development and long-term stability. "Hong Kong independence" elements, separatists and organizations, as well as those involved in terrorist activities, account for very few in Hong Kong, emphasizing that these people must be punished according to law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this would protect the vast majority of law-abiding Hong Kong people and serve the fundamental interests of Hong Kong society.
Hong Kong affairs are China ’s internal affairs and no country should interfere
Fourthly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Hong Kong ’s national security legislation is purely an internal matter of China, and no country should interfere.
Hong Kong ’s long-term prosperity and stability are in line with the interests of foreigners in Hong Kong
Fifth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated to the embassy personnel that the country maintains close economic cooperation and personnel exchanges with Hong Kong. The prosperity and long-term stability of Hong Kong are in the common interest of the entire international community, including the recipient countries, and in line with Safeguard the country ’s legitimate interests in Hong Kong, and hope that the country understands and supports China ’s relevant practices.
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