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Electoral Reform | Xia Baolong: Attaching Importance to Strictly Examining Public Officials and Advocating the Building of "Democracy with Hong Kong Characteristics"

2021-03-01T09:10:25.638Z


Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, delivered a speech on the 22nd of last month, setting the tone for the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong." The Bauhinia magazine published his complete speech today. When Xia Baolong talked about improving Hong Kong’s electoral system, he pointed out that


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Written by: Zhou Lixi

2021-03-01 16:57

Last update date: 2021-03-01 16:57

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, delivered a speech on the 22nd of last month, setting the tone for the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong." The Bauhinia magazine published his complete speech today.

When talking about improving Hong Kong’s electoral system, Xia Baolong pointed out that it must be designed according to the actual situation of Hong Kong to form a democratic electoral system that conforms to Hong Kong’s reality and has Hong Kong characteristics. It is by no means simply copying or applying foreign electoral systems.

He mentioned that some people have called for strict scrutiny of public officials involved in the management of Hong Kong. He thinks this is a suggestion worthy of attention.

Citing the U.S. Congress to Disturb the Electoral System Cannot Follow Blindly

Xia Baolong pointed out at the meeting that in order to implement the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", the most critical and urgent thing is to improve the relevant systems, especially the relevant electoral system, to ensure that Hong Kong's governing power is firmly controlled by patriotism and love for Hong Kong. In the hands.

He put forward five principles, including the need to act in strict accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, respect the leadership of the central government, conform to the actual situation of Hong Kong, implement the administrative leadership system, and have a sound system guarantee.

In the item "Conform to the actual situation in Hong Kong", Xia Baolong pointed out that the Hong Kong election system must be designed according to the actual situation in Hong Kong to form a set of democratic election system that conforms to the reality of Hong Kong and has Hong Kong characteristics. It must not simply copy or apply foreign election systems. .

He said that there is no "universal" democratic electoral system model in the world. For example, the electoral systems in the United States and the United Kingdom are different. They are all based on their own circumstances and are not perfect.

He cited the recent U.S. presidential election as an example, saying that various chaos occurred during the process, and there was another violent attack on Congress on January 6.

He believes that these incidents are reminders of the need to keep a clear head when it comes to the choice of the electoral system and not blindly follow. "Shoes do not fit. You only know if you wear them."

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Xia Baolong pointed out that it is necessary to proceed from the situation of Hong Kong, expand public participation in an orderly manner, reflect balanced participation, break through the limitations of the interests of a certain sector, region or group, and ensure that the relevant election system can effectively safeguard the overall interests of Hong Kong society. And fundamental interests, safeguard the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and better protect the democratic rights and fundamental well-being of the vast majority of Hong Kong residents.

He also emphasized that "patriots governing Hong Kong" should not remain as a slogan, but must be implemented in the system. After mentioning that the SAR government disqualified some unqualified members, many people called for a strict review of public officials involved in the management of Hong Kong. Resolutely shut out anti-China chaos in Hong Kong, describing the proposal as "very worthy of attention."

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, made a speech earlier, setting the tone for the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", saying that it is most urgent to improve the electoral system and not allow anti-China chaos in Hong Kong to occupy important posts in the SAR.

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