The Hong Kong version of the National Security Law│High-level government officials meet with Shi Moke to express serious concern about "erosion of freedom"

Political situation

Written by: Wen Weiguang

2020-07-06 22:15

The National Security Act of the Port Area has been fully implemented in Hong Kong a few days ago. The US Consul General in Hong Kong and Macao Shi Moke appeared on the radio program this morning (6th). The success of Hong Kong is based on openness, transparency and freedom of speech. He believes that the National Security Law of the Port Area erodes Hong Kong’s freedom. It also creates an atmosphere of self-censorship, describing it as a tragedy in Hong Kong. In this connection, Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong met with Secretary of the Security Bureau Li Jiachao and Shi Moke today to express the serious concern of the SAR Government, emphasizing that the "National Security Act of the Hong Kong District" aims to prevent, suppress and punish four types of acts that seriously endanger national security and The activities are aimed at a very small number of people and will not affect the basic rights and freedoms lawfully enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens.

The US Consul General in Hong Kong and Macao Shi Mo Ke (right) The US Consul General in Hong Kong and Macao Shi Mo Ke said this morning (6th) that the National Security Law of the Hong Kong District eroded Hong Kong's freedom and also created a self-censorship atmosphere, describing it as a tragedy in Hong Kong. In this connection, Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong met with Secretary of the Security Bureau Li Jiachao today and Smoker to express the serious concern of the SAR Government. (Profile picture / facebook of the US Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau)

A government spokesman said that national security belongs to the central authority. Regardless of whether the country has a single system or a federal system, national security legislation is carried out by the central government rather than the local government. It also implicitly criticizes Shi Moke that how to implement the "one country, two systems" principle in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is entirely the People's Republic of China. No other country or Congress has the right to intervene directly or indirectly in such internal affairs.

Regarding Smoke's "erosion of freedom", a government spokesman emphasized that the "Minato City National Security Act" aims to prevent, suppress and punish four types of behaviors and activities that seriously endanger national security. It targets a very small number of people and will not affect the legal enjoyment of Hong Kong citizens. Basic rights and freedoms. It also pointed out that this legislation is an important step in improving the system of "one country, two systems", making necessary and timely decisions for Hong Kong society to return to stability at an early date. It will not affect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, judicial independence and the rule of law, and emphasizes social unrest, inadequate rule of law, and enterprises The lack of protection of assets and personal safety is the decisive factor affecting investment confidence.

The spokesperson said tit-for-tat that the decline in Hong Kong’s international rating over the past year is also related to this. The United States has legislation for its national security, but it has never been heard that the legislation affects the economic development and business environment of the United States.

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