Hong Kong version of National Security Law 〡Li Jiachao came to Macau to exchange information on the legislative process and implementation experience

Political situation

Written by Peng Zhuowei

2020-06-19 22:12

A meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is being held in Beijing, and formal deliberation of the draft "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" has begun. Secretary for Security Li Jiachao visited Macao this afternoon (19th) to learn about local work and latest developments in maintaining national security.

Li Jiachao visited the Chief Executive of Macau, He Yicheng, and He Yicheng told him about the legislative process, considerations and experience of Macao’s enactment of a national security law. Li Jiachao then met with the Director of the Department of Security Huang Shaoze and exchanged information about the implementation of national security in Macau since 2009 Law enforcement experience.

In 2018, Macao established the National Security Committee headed by the Chief Executive to conduct decision-making and implementation coordination, and set up the Office of the National Security Committee (National Security Office) to coordinate the implementation of the work. The Director of the Security Department is also the Director of the National Security Office.

During the meeting between the two parties, Li Jiachao learned that Macao has effective measures at the decision-making and implementation levels to maintain national security, including the establishment of the National Security Committee under the leadership of the Chief Executive in 2018 to coordinate decision-making and implementation and set up a National Security Committee The Office (National Security Office) co-ordinates the implementation of the work, and the Director of the Security Department is also the Director of the National Security Office. Recently, the Macao authorities have planned to add additional "department" and "department" level departments to strengthen the implementation of safeguarding national security.

In accordance with the decision of the National People’s Congress, the purpose of formulating relevant national security laws applicable to Hong Kong is to prevent, stop and punish acts and activities that seriously endanger national security. During the exchange, Li Jiachao also learned about the work experience of the Macau authorities, including the importance of prevention work to reduce national security threats.

According to statistics, after the National Security Law was enacted in 2009, the society is more stable and the economy is developing well. The GDP in 2019 is 2.5 times before the law came into effect. The overall unemployment rate is the lowest in history and the number of inbound tourists has also increased by 80%. , Reflecting the positive impact of the relevant laws on society and making the economic development more vigorous. The example of Macao shows that national security is an important prerequisite and foundation for maintaining social prosperity and stability.

Li Jiachao believes that the enactment of the National Security Law applicable to Hong Kong can ensure the long-term stability of Hong Kong and regain economic and people's livelihood development; Macao and Hong Kong are both special administrative regions, and Macao's experience is worthy of reference for Hong Kong. This exchange is helpful to Hong Kong's preparations for the implementation of the National Security Law.

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