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Interview | Tan Yaozong: The Communist Party and China are closely patriotic but not loving the Party is a contradiction

2021-02-25T11:19:23.256Z


The director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Xia Baolong, made a speech recently, setting the tone for the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong". He pointed out that it is most urgent to improve the election system to implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong", and emphasized that anti-China chaos in Hong Kong is not allowed to occupy special


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Written by: Peng Zhuowei

2021-02-25 19:11

The last update date: 2021-02-25 19:11

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, made a speech recently, setting the tone for the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", saying that it is most urgent to improve the election system to implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong", and stressing that anti-China chaos in Hong Kong should not be allowed to occupy the special zone Important posts.

He asked, if a person claims to support "one country, two systems" but opposes the founder and leader of "one country, two systems," "isn't it a contradiction?"

Tan Yaozong, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said in an interview today (25th) that Xia Baolong's statement does not mean that we must love the Communist Party, but points out that the Communist Party is the leader of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the founder of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, and "One Country, Two Systems." The leader of "If a person claims to support "One Country, Two Systems" but opposes the founder and leader of "One Country, Two Systems", it is self-contradictory. How about supporting "One Country, Two Systems"?"

Tan Yaozong emphasized that the Communist Party has a very close relationship with China. He also said that patriotism and love for Hong Kong are "inseparable" because under "one country, two systems", "if someone loves Hong Kong but does not love the country, it is also self-contradictory. The argument is not valid."

Refers to leaders who oppose the Communist Party, that is, oppose "One Country, Two Systems"

As for whether candidates participating in Hong Kong elections at all levels in the future cannot publicly express their opposition to the Communist Party, Tan Yaozong did not respond positively. He only reiterated that Xia Baolong pointed out that if anyone opposes the Communist Party, it is tantamount to opposing the leader of socialism with Chinese characteristics and "one country, two systems." The founder and leader of the policy, "Xia's statement is quite clear."

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress revised the Constitution in 2018. Tan Yaozong pointed out at the time that the slogan "Ending One-Party Dictatorship" in the future may violate the Constitution and the Basic Law, and may even be disqualified from running for the Legislative Council.

In his interview today, he made a new statement, emphasizing that "if the Communist Party of China is to be overthrown, it is tantamount to overthrowing the regime." However, he will not directly comment on whether a particular organization has problems, and it will be left to the relevant departments of the Hong Kong government.

Tan Yaozong hopes that society can gradually form a consensus that "the road of "one country, two systems" is the best choice for Hong Kong. Without "one country" there would be no "two systems", and the two cannot be separated."

During the interview, Tan Yaozong repeatedly emphasized that the central government hopes that Hong Kong can achieve social stability after the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong". He also mentioned that Hong Kong has returned to China for more than 20 years. The social turbulence has been more severe than that in 2012. The anti-Chinese religion incident to the anti-amendment law turmoil last year has had a great impact on society.

He also pointed out that the above-mentioned new principles put forward by the central government were not intended to strengthen the control of Hong Kong, nor were they to achieve a "singularity". He criticized the relevant claims for misleading the public and discrediting the central government.

Xia Baolong emphasized in his speech a few days ago that the electoral system is an important part of the political system and political system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The improvement of the relevant electoral system must be carried out under the leadership of the central government. The central government intends to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system during the National Two Sessions in March. The argument is very rampant.

Tan Yaozong said that he is inconvenient to estimate and express his personal opinions on the news, but he believes that the various suggestions and propositions in the market are good and the public can pay attention to it.

He also pointed out that although it is unknown that the government or the central government will propose a political reform plan, he believes that the method will definitely follow the provisions of the Constitution and the Basic Law.

Refers to the unfairness of the 2019 District Council elections to eliminate unstable factors

Tan Yaozong said that he has a deep understanding of elections. He mentioned that the district council elections in 2019 were not fair elections. Some people used illegal methods, including the destruction of the office of establishment candidates, which prevented some voters from voting.

He agrees that Hong Kong's electoral system should be improved to eliminate unstable factors. As for whether a mechanism should be established to review the admission of candidates?

Tan Yaozong pointed out that the method will "more have a more legal basis and a stronger legal basis."

The Hong Kong Government recently proposed to amend the Public Service (Election and Appointment) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021 to improve the arrangements for public officials to swear oaths, including requiring district councilors to take oaths, and to specify the handling mechanism and legal consequences for violations of oaths.

Tan Yaozong believes that "the amendment is too late" and frankly said that "it has been impossible to implement routinely for more than 20 years after the reunification, and there have been sparse and deformed cases." He also mentioned that in the past "some people have sworn strange spirits and go out of the way", but It is currently unknown whether it will expand the coverage of public officials who take the oath.

Tan Yaozong, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (photo by Yu Junliang)

Tan Yaozong, who will go to Beijing to attend a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress tomorrow, said that there are no Hong Kong-related issues on the agenda. He also pointed out that the NPC deputies of the Hong Kong districts will go to Beijing on the 2nd next month and hold a preparatory meeting the next day. The period lasts 7 days and will close on March 11. It is expected to adopt closed-loop management as last year.

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