Live broadcast | Zhang Xiaoming: The National Security Act is forced by the opposition to not expand the attack area or the crime of Luo Zhi

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Written by: Zhai Ruimin, Zhou Lixi, Zheng Rongdi, Lin Jian

2020-06-08 14:59

The government will host a webinar on the 30th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law at 3 pm today (8th). Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue will deliver a speech. Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, who has not spoken for a long time, will discuss the Basic Law, "One Country, Two Systems" and Keynote speeches on national security issues, "Hong Kong 01" will be broadcast live.

Zhang Xiaoming said that the formulation of the National Security Law of the Hong Kong District by the Central Government is one of the most important measures taken by the Central Government to handle Hong Kong affairs, and it is also a milestone in the Basic Law. Zhang Xiaoming pointed out that if the National Security Law is not established in one day, it cannot be said that the Basic Law is fully implemented, emphasizing that the stronger the bottom line of national security, the greater the space for "one country, two systems."

He also quoted Deng Xiaoping as saying that the development and changes in the situation in Hong Kong have reached the point where "non-central intervention is impossible." It is imperative for the central government to take action, as a matter of course. He also pointed out that, to some extent, he agrees with what some people say. This time, the central government's actions were forced out by the opposition and radical forces, criticizing them for using the central government's restraint and tolerance as weak and bully, "too much."

The Chief Executive, Lin Zhengyue, will address the 30th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law. (Profile picture)

National security laws such as "antivirus software"

[16:11] Zhang Xiaoming said that in terms of human rights and freedom protection, in addition to a small number of people, for most citizens, legislation is a greater protection, and they have since been free from "black violence" and not "private" freedom No more worrying about underage children, they don’t have to worry about leaving behind the case because of impulsiveness, describing that now is the time for Hong Kong to rule by chaos.

Zhang Xiaoming described that the stronger the bottom line of national security, the greater the advantages of Hong Kong and the greater the room for free play, and the greater the contribution to deepening reform and opening up to the country.

Zhang Xiaoming mentioned that when he watched TV earlier, a citizen was asked if he was worried about the legislation and responded that the National Security Law exists in any country in the world. He asked why Hong Kong did not have it, why Hong Kong could not establish it, and the country could not establish it. Who has the privilege to transcend the law.

At the end of his speech, Zhang Xiaoming said that his speech today "courageously raised many outspoken questions." He asked another "question of ultimateity", and asked who really meant Hong Kong. Zhang Xiaoming later quoted Xi Jinping’s speech in Brazil in response to the Hong Kong Anti-Amendment Act last year, stating that "the determination of the central government to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests is unswerving, and the determination to implement the "one country, two systems" policy is unswerving and opposed to any external forces. The determination to interfere in Hong Kong affairs is unwavering. "

Zhang Xiaoming finally stated that he believes that regardless of what outsiders say, the NPC Standing Committee will legislate on the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law and ensure that it will be implemented in Hong Kong, as if Hong Kong will be equipped with "anti-virus software", it will operate smoothly .

Zhang Xiaoming: The Hong Kong justices praised the mainland courts

Zhang Xiaoming criticized that the opposition has always been good at "stigmatizing" and "demonizing" the central government and the Hong Kong government. In the past year, the number of people on the streets has been amended by stigmatization. For some people who are worried that mainland personnel may be arrested at will after the legislation, Zhang Xiaoming refuted that law enforcement personnel also have strict procedures in the Mainland. These concerns are that the deep-seated problem of Hong Kong is the understanding and trust of the country, and the country’s legal status is not clear. .

He pointed out that China's rule of law has achieved world-renowned progress and is the place that attracts the most foreign investment. A large number of Hong Kong residents and foreigners choose China as their permanent residence. He also pointed out that the mainland is similar to the Hong Kong system. It also insists on the presumption of innocence, the burden of proof is the responsibility of the prosecutor, etc., and courts at all levels will also upload judgments on the Internet to accept supervision from the whole society. Later, it was full of praise.

Said not to be arbitrarily convicted

[15:42] Zhang Xiaoming pointed out that the National Security Law has nothing to do with the vast majority of citizens. It is aimed at four types of behaviors and activities such as splitting the country, and punishes a very small number of people. He emphasized that he would fully respect the independent judicial power and final adjudication power of Hong Kong, and effectively protect the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the public in accordance with the law, in line with the principles and spirit of modern rule of law, and emphasized that it would not expand the scope of the attack, nor would it confuse crimes or commit arbitrary crimes. .

Deng Xiaoping once said to the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law, "Don't think that Hong Kong people are in charge of everything in Hong Kong. The central government does not care at all, and everything will be fine. This is not feasible. This kind of thinking is not practical." (Profile picture)

Scolding "Hong Kong independence" as a "political virus"

[15:40] Zhang Xiaoming mentioned that President Xi Jinping once pointed out that to comprehensively and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" policy, there are three bottom lines, including not to endanger national sovereignty and security, to challenge central authority and basic law authority, and to use Hong Kong. Penetrate the Mainland. He pointed out that these are all raised in response to new issues in recent years and provide new directions for the inheritance of the thought of one country, two systems.

Zhang Xiaoming emphasized that the maintenance of national security, etc. is the meaning of one country, two systems. Therefore, as long as it is to maintain national security, legal and constitutional actions are justified. If anyone thinks this is a problem, one should reflect on its incomplete and inaccurate vision of one country, two systems.

As for why the central government has to take action, Zhang Xiaoming believes that Hong Kong has reached the point where Deng Xiaoping refers to "must not take action." The forces inside and outside Hong Kong have become a long-term problem, and it has become more and more intensified. Many damages have shown the direction of terrorist crimes. Hong Kong’s independent remarks, the burning of the national flag and other acts, coupled with some external forces and the influence of Taiwan, have also mentioned that the United States’ Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act interferes with Hong Kong through domestic laws, which has caused Hong Kong to pose the greatest risk since its return.

Zhang Xiaoming quoted Liu Zhaojia, vice chairman of the National Hong Kong and Macao Research Association, as saying that the United States highly interferes with external forces. As a responsible government, it can’t just sit back and ignore the central government’s actions. To a certain extent, it is forced out by the Hong Kong opposition because they have tolerated the central government. Seen as weak can be bullied. He also pointed out that if Hong Kong can legislate on national security laws by itself, there is no need for the Central Government to take action. However, seeing Hong Kong’s self-legislation is a "fantasy", so the Central Government’s action is an inevitable choice under realistic politics.

Zhang Xiaoming mentioned that since the beginning of the anti-national religion in 2012, relevant remarks such as Hong Kong independence have gradually become clearer, mentioning that Liang Zhenying criticized the "Academy", the 2016 Mong Kok riots had actual actions, and the New Territories East by-election Liang Tianqi won high votes in 2016. , So that they can understand the essence of food, and then the "Hong Kong National Party" was established. He quoted his previous statement that he should not ignore the fact that Hong Kong independence is impossible to achieve. On this issue, it is necessary to look at the principles and bottom line, but also to chase it down, describing "Hong Kong independence" as a "political virus."

Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. (Profile picture)

[15:30] Zhang Xiaoming said that "one country, two systems" was originally a solution to the Taiwan issue in order to achieve the reunification of the motherland, because Hong Kong’s social conditions are relatively mature, and it was first used to solve social problems in Hong Kong.

Zhang Xiaoming quoted Deng Xiaoping when he met with the Hong Kong and Macao delegation in 1984 and said, "You cannot worry about interventions in general. Some interventions are necessary. It depends on whether these interventions are beneficial to the interests and prosperity and stability of Hong Kong people, or damage the interests of Hong Kong people. Never I think there is no destructive force. This destructive force may come from this aspect, or it may come from. If there is a disturbance, the central government will intervene. Intervention such as "rule by disorder" should be welcomed." Deng also mentioned that some Factors of turmoil and instability will exist, and it will not come from Beijing, but it does not rule out from within Hong Kong or some international force.

Zhang Xiaoming quoted Deng Xiaoping’s speech in 1987 when he met with the members of the Hong Kong Basic Law Drafting Committee. It is true that it does not interfere with the specific affairs of the SAR government, nor does it need to intervene. But will the Special Administrative Region happen something that jeopardizes the fundamental interests of the country? Won’t it happen? At that time, Beijing did not ask at all?", "For example, after 1997 "When someone scolds the Communist Party of China or China, I still allow him to scold, but if it turns into action, it is necessary to turn Hong Kong into a base against the mainland under the guise of democracy.

Zhang Xiaoming said that revisiting Deng Xiaoping's conversation again today has a special taste in his heart, especially when Mr. Deng Xiaoping proposed "don't think that Hong Kong has no destructive power". The central government must maintain certain powers and admonish cautions if necessary without intervention. He believes that it has the meaning of perseverance.

On May 28, 2020, the National People's Congress of China passed the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" by 2,878 votes in favor, 1 against and 6 abstentions. (AP)

[15:20] Zhang Xiaoming said that the adoption of the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" by the National People's Congress is the most significant move since Hong Kong's return, and is also an important milestone since the implementation of the Basic Law. The National Security Law has not been established for a day, and the Basic Law is not comprehensive. Implementation, and the central government's legislation is another way to make up. Zhang Xiaoming said that he was fortunate to participate in the whole process of the deliberations and described the long-lasting applause in the Great Hall of the People after the NPC passed the draft.

He noticed that the Hong Kong society had various reactions to legislation, including smear attacks, some thought that "the central government took action, Hong Kong would be saved", and some thought that "one country, two systems" existed in name only, and some expressed fear that it would damage Hong Kong's judicial final authority and human rights This fully shows that "one country, two systems" is the largest convention in Hong Kong society. Zhang Xiaoming pointed out that what we want to explain today is "the stronger the national security bottom line, the greater the room for development in Hong Kong."

Lin Zheng: The National People's Congress establishes a national security law that is constitutional and legal

[15:15] Lin Zhengyue said that to understand the Basic Law, it is necessary to understand the original intention of one country, two systems. The deceased state leader Deng Xiaoping was originally to safeguard national sovereignty and to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and to give full play to Hong Kong's greatest advantages. This original intention has never changed. To understand the Basic Law, it is also necessary to understand the Chinese Constitution, because the Chinese Constitution together constitute the system of today's special zone.

She quoted Article 62, paragraph 2, of the National Constitution, referring to the NPC's power to supervise the implementation of the Constitution in the Special Zone. The recent establishment of the National Security Law and enforcement mechanism for Hong Kong by the National People's Congress is precisely the exercise of the responsibilities entrusted to the National People's Congress in the Constitution. Its constitutionality and legality need not be questioned.

Lin Zheng mentioned that society has recently paid attention to the provisions of the Basic Law related to political economy and the protection of people’s freedom. She criticized some people for engaging in activities that undermine national security interests and sovereignty in recent years, including Hong Kong independence, self-determination, and referendum.

The webinar is divided into two parts, which are the keynote speech and the talk session. Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue will first deliver a speech. Later, Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, and Zhang Yong, deputy director of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee of the NPC Standing Committee, will discuss the Basic Law. , "One Country, Two Systems" and national security topics delivered keynote speeches.

The talk session of the online seminar was chaired by Tan Huizhu, deputy director of the Basic Law Committee. She will discuss the history and practice of the Basic Law with the first Secretary of Justice, Liang Aishi, and the Hong Kong University Law School Professor Chen Hongyi.

Hong Kong version of the Basic Law of National Security Law Zhang Xiaoming, Lin Zhengyue and I at home