Political situation
Written by: Lin Jian
2020-06-16 11:34
Date of last update: 2020-06-16 11:34The National People's Congress passed the formulation of the National Security Law for the port area at the end of last month. Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue once again defended legislation when she met with reporters before attending the Executive Council today (16th). She reiterated that the legislation is constitutional, legal, reasonable, reasonable, and unquestionable, and requires some usual "demonization and stigmatization" Opponents of national security legislation "stop hands."
Deng Zhonghua, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, said yesterday that under the National Security Law, most of the implementation work is done by the SAR, but the central government also reserves the right to directly control some particularly serious cases under "extremely special circumstances." Lin Zhengyue refused to respond to what is meant by "extraordinary circumstances", but emphasized that the national security laws not only protect Hong Kong's security issues, but also strengthen the ability to guarantee national security.
Lin Zhengyue criticized that the opponent was "enemy against the general public of Hong Kong." (Photo by Li Zetong)
Critics of opponents "enemy to the general public of Hong Kong"
Lin Zheng said that the current Hong Kong society needs stability, otherwise the local economy and other conditions will deteriorate further. The central government decided to formulate a national security law for the port area because it saw the impact of Hong Kong society in the past year and hoped to plug the national security gap and establish a more robust national security system and enforcement mechanism. She urged that opponents of the National Security Law who still use the usual means of "demonizing and stigmatizing" the National Security Law "stop hands", believing that doing so is an enemy to the general public of Hong Kong.
She pointed out that the National Security Law is a national law. It is difficult to comment before the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has announced the provisions, but after hearing the recent opposition from local and foreign countries, she believes that it is totally unfounded. Therefore the main action responds as follows:
1. The legislation is completely constitutional and legal. Because the National Security Act is the central authority, it is generally not allowed to be formulated by the local government, but Hong Kong has its own particularity. Article 23 of the Basic Law reflects the trust of the central government in the SAR and requires the SAR to legislate itself, but this It does not mean that the central government has given up its authority. The current legislation is based on the country’s highest law, the Constitution; it is formulated by the nation’s highest authority, the National People’s Congress, and complies with the relevant requirements of the Basic Law. Its constitutionality is unquestionable, and foreigners who criticize legislation should also look at how they maintain national security.
2. Legislation is reasonable. In the 23 years since the reunification, China has a piece of land without a sound mechanism to protect national security, which is a risk for more than 7 million people in Hong Kong and 1.4 billion people across the country. No responsible central government can ignore this. She quoted that an organization collected nearly 3 million signatures within 10 days, and she and the main officials both have signatures, so the legislation is supported by the public. Lin Zheng pointed out that there will be certain challenges in the enactment of the regulations. At present, the provisions have not yet been released. It is understandable that all parties have anxiety and concern. She has met with consuls of foreign chambers of commerce and business friends. They have expressed their support and concern. She pointed out that the problem can be solved while adhering to the principle of one country, two systems, emphasizing that the law only strikes at a very small number of people.
3. Since the National People's Congress passed legislation on May 28, the Central Government has continuously listened to opinions. Lin Zheng and the main colleagues of the SAR Government have constantly expressed their opinions, and relevant work will continue to be done, hoping that the legislation can be successfully completed.
Deng Zhonghua pointed out that under the National Security Law, the vast majority of enforcement work including law enforcement and justice should and must be completed by the SAR, but the central government also reserves the right to direct jurisdiction under "extremely special circumstances." (Picture of National Hong Kong and Macao Research Association)
Refusing to comment on Deng Zhonghua's remarks
Deng Zhonghua, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Office, attended the seminar on the Basic Law of the National Hong Kong and Macao Research Association yesterday. Under the National Security Law, most of the implementation work is done by the SAR, but the central government should also retain the direct jurisdiction under "extremely special circumstances." right. When asked what was the extremely special situation, Lin Zheng pointed out that the National People's Congress is working on the formulation of national laws. There are no detailed provisions, and she has no drafts, so she cannot comment. However, in principle, she pointed out that the National Security Law does not only protect Hong Kong’s security issues, but also strengthens its ability to guarantee national security. Therefore, this involves national affairs.
As for Deng Zhonghua's claim that the National Security Law "has an unchallenged status and authority, no local law in Hong Kong should be in conflict with that law." Some have expressed concern that this is equivalent to overriding the "Basic Law" and Human Rights Law's protection of Hong Kong people's human rights and freedoms. Lin Zheng reiterated that Wang Chen, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, emphasized five basic principles when reading the draft, including compliance with one country, two systems, handling affairs according to law, and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong people. She continued that the freedoms of all parties guaranteed by the International Covenant on Human Rights are also subject to national security. Therefore, the importance of national security is a fundamental and overriding existence.
I was asked if I could guarantee that the Hong Kong media would not be convicted after the National Security Law was passed, and how to evaluate Zheng Ruohua's statement that the provisions of the National Security Law were all written in accordance with common law as unrealistic. Lin Zhengyue responded that before the draft of the National Security Law, it is difficult for a strong man to discuss a certain clause or situation. She pointed out that although the National Security Law is a national law enacted by the Mainland, it does not mean that it will completely violate the legal principles that Hong Kong people value.
Lin Zhengyue quoted Deng Zhonghua as referring to the fact that although the legal systems and judicial systems in China and Hong Kong are quite different, the principles followed by the Mainland’s criminal legal system are not much different from those in Hong Kong, including presumption of innocence and protection of suspects and defendants The principle of defense. I believe this is what the Secretary for Justice wants to express in the blog. I hope the public does not have to worry too much and emphasizes that the final implementation is still mainly from Hong Kong institutions.
Some groups have initiated referendum strikes and paid attention to legislation and other matters. Lin Zheng pointed out that there is no referendum-related legislation in Hong Kong. As for strikes, Lin Zheng pointed out that although the Basic Law guarantees this, it depends on the purpose. If the purpose of the strike does not stop at the attention of employees in the workplace, it is not guaranteed.
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