Political situation
Written by: Wu Zhuoan
2020-11-25 11:42
Last update date: 2020-11-25 11:42
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced today (25th) the fourth "Policy Address" in his term. It is different from the previous "Policy Addresses". In the first half hour, Lam Cheng only talked about "One Country, Two Systems", the National People's Congress DQ, and the "Hong Kong National Security Law". 》And the measures to facilitate Hong Kong in the Greater Bay Area, etc., did not focus on people's livelihood measures as in the past.
Lam Cheng pointed out that the situation in Hong Kong has changed to the point that "non-central government cannot take action." It makes people generally include the "Hong Kong National Security Law" in Annex III of the "Basic Law" and implement it in Hong Kong on the same day. The Law has brought significant effects in restoring Hong Kong’s stability. The advocacy of "Hong Kong independence" and the collusion with external forces have gradually diminished. Some leading figures have apparently converged, radical organizations have ceased operation or disbanded, and suspected lawbreakers have absconded in fear of crime, while the streets Violence has also decreased significantly, saying that after a year of social unrest and threats to personal safety, Hong Kong citizens can finally re-enjoy their basic rights and freedoms in accordance with the law.
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The anti-revision law openly challenged the central government and the SAR government
Lam Cheng pointed out that it is the constitutional responsibility of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests. Article 23 of the Basic Law stipulates that Hong Kong shall enact laws on its own to prohibit acts and activities that endanger national security specified in this provision. However, it has been 23 years since the reunification. The five-term government, this legislative work has not yet been completed, making Hong Kong an obvious gap in national security, bringing great risks. The "Regulations" in June last year "not only saw the escalating violence and destruction, but also Opposition forces and organizations advocating "Hong Kong independence" and "self-determination" have openly challenged the regimes of the central government and the SAR government, begging foreign forces to intervene in Hong Kong affairs, and even sanction Hong Kong. Foreign governments and parliamentary interventions in Hong Kong affairs that are China's internal affairs have also intensified and become serious. Endangering national security", the situation in Hong Kong has changed to the point that "non-central action cannot be done"
Lin Zheng emphasized that Article 4 of the "Hong Kong National Security Act" clearly stipulates that the maintenance of national security should follow the principle of respect and protection of human rights, and will not affect citizens' continued enjoyment of freedom of speech, news, assembly, demonstrations, and processions in accordance with the law; Article 12 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the National Security Maintenance Committee chaired by her is responsible for the maintenance of national security affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, assumes primary responsibility, and accepts the supervision and accountability of the Central People’s Government, saying that she and the committee members will do their best , Fully cooperate with the national security affairs adviser appointed by the central government, the National Security Agency established by the central government in Hong Kong and other central agencies in Hong Kong, make good use of the powers granted to the SAR government by the Hong Kong National Security Law The criminal cases stipulated in the ”exercise jurisdiction to effectively prevent, stop and punish acts and activities that endanger national security.
Lam Cheng said that in order to fully protect national security, the SAR government needs to strengthen publicity and education to enhance the national security concept and law-abiding awareness of Hong Kong residents. The government is formulating relevant plans in accordance with Article 9 and Article 10 of the Hong Kong National Security Law. , And will also make good use of the annual "Constitution Day" and "National Security Education Day" to carry out public education on a larger scale.
Submit a bill to the Legislative Council within this year to amend the "Oaths and Declarations Ordinance"
Lam Cheng mentioned the "National People's Congress DQ", referring to the National People's Congress Standing Committee's decision on the qualifications of the Legislative Council on the 11th of this month, clarifying that legislators refused to recognize the state's ownership and exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong because they promoted or supported "Hong Kong independence" claims. , Seeking foreign or foreign forces to interfere in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, or committing other acts that endanger national security, does not meet the statutory requirements and conditions for upholding the Basic Law and allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Once recognized in accordance with the law, immediately lose members of the Legislative Council Qualifications.
Lin Zhengxu said that in order to implement the provisions of the Basic Law, the Hong Kong National Security Law and the interpretation of Article 104 of the Basic Law by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and its decision on the qualifications of members of the Legislative Council, with reference to relevant local court judgments, The SAR government will submit a draft within this year to amend local laws such as the Oaths and Declarations Ordinance and the Legislative Council Ordinance to improve the arrangements for oaths and to deal with the legal consequences and related related matters for violations of the oaths after taking the oath. Legal procedure.
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