Political situation
Written by: Lin Jian
2020-05-31 11:10
Last update date: 2020-05-31 11:11Last week, the National People ’s Congress passed the "Minato City National Security Law" implemented in Hong Kong as a national law, which caused a strong local and international response. Among them, US President Trump said that Hong Kong has not implemented one country, two systems, but "one country, one system." Will examine the special status of Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Zeng Guowei, said in a commercial program that the "National Security Act of the Minato District" is not as terrible as imagined, and it is analogous to closing doors to prevent theft, thinking that only thieves will be afraid. He emphasized that Hong Kong is still implementing "one country, two systems," and questioned Trump's statement that "it's just a matter of fact."
Regarding whether there will be more pre-election "DQ" in the next election of the Legislative Council, Zeng Guowei did not respond directly, but questioned whether those who violated the National Security Law would still sincerely support the Basic Law.
▼ The controversy between the parties of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law Legislation continues ▼
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"I can't go to Canada"
When Zeng Guowei attended the commercial program "Political Good Sunday", he mentioned that the riots that started in Hong Kong last year made Hong Kong "severely ill" and that legislation was necessary. He also pointed out that this time the Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue personally took charge, reflecting that the SAR government is fully cooperating with the national legislative arrangements and hopes that the public can release their doubts. It is normal for the public to have concerns when they do not understand at first, but it does not rule out that some people have demonization with ulterior motives. Stigmatized National Security Law.
Zeng Guowei criticized that some people called "thieves to catch thieves", and used the metaphor of anti-theft to refer to Hong Kong's opening of the Guoan Zhongmen in the past. At present, it is only "a good way". Only thieves will mind this behavior: "I pretend to be a door. Influence, what's your business? "
Regarding Trump's remarks against Hong Kong, Zeng Guowei believes that Hong Kong is still implementing the "one country, two systems" capitalist system, and doubts Trump's statement that "it is just a matter of fact" and "it is not up to you." He emphasized that it is "constitutional and lawful" to enact the "National Security Law of the Hong Kong District". Many countries have national security laws. He asked why China is not able to legislate for Hong Kong. He thinks this is a "bullying" idea.
Zeng Guowei said that he is not worried about being sanctioned by European and American countries because he does not have foreign residency and assets: "I will not go to Canada, it will take a lot of trouble to catch me."
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Zeng Guowei. (Profile picture)
Question whether the people who violate national security laws still support the Basic Law
Regarding the role of the Central Government in setting up a national security agency in Hong Kong in the future, Zeng Guowei pointed out that he has not seen the provisions and is difficult to comment on, but believes that most of the implementation work should be done by the Hong Kong government itself. As for information sharing and exchange, he believes that in the era of globalization, governments and law enforcement agencies of all countries have always done so. In his past experience as director of the Immigration Department, Zeng Guowei pointed out that the exchanges with the Liaison Office mainly consisted of liaison, the Central Government ’s notification of policies that may affect Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong ’s opinion on Beijing, and there was no “enforcement” or “guidance” "They do anything.
The host asked if more people would be "DQ" in the next Legislative Council election after the implementation of the National Security Law. Zeng Guowei responded that there are statutory requirements for the candidature for election, and the Chief of Election can only make judgments based on his specific behavior and speech. Foreign intervention is not a general crime, but a very serious act. If these acts are committed, whether it will still support the Basic Law will be a question.
The Legislative Council passed the second reading of the National Anthem Bill last Thursday, and it is expected that it will be put into third reading this week. Zeng Guowei believes that the core of the law is to hope that the citizens respect the national anthem, so in addition to the penalty, there will also be education and publicity measures. As for enforcement issues, he believed that the police had sufficient ability to deal with it, and advised the public not to try the law by themselves.
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