Han Zheng meets the Hong Kong generation: reforming elections is an anti-subversion struggle, supporting the Hong Kong government in all aspects to solve the housing problem

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Written by: Chen Jialuo Lin Jian

2021-03-07 11:54

The last update date: 2021-03-07 15:04

The national "two sessions" are being held in Beijing, and the revision of Hong Kong's electoral system has become the focus. Vice Premier Han Zheng, who is in charge of Hong Kong and Macao affairs, met with representatives of the Hong Kong National People's Congress this morning (March 7).

Huang Yushan, deputy head of the Hong Kong People’s Congress delegation, quoted Han Zheng as saying that the reform of elections is important and urgent. In improving the election process, the central government has listened to opinions from all walks of life and emphasized that the central government has always adhered to the implementation of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong." High degree of autonomy.

Han Zheng mentioned that the situation of violence in Hong Kong has been escalating in recent years, including the incident that impacted the Legislative Council the year before. He criticized Hong Kong for rushing into the Legislative Council with the flags of other countries and wantonly sabotage. No government in the world can tolerate this behavior and considers this to be "subversion." "And "Anti-democracy is not a question of democracy, nor is it a question of democracy and undemocracy."

In addition, Han Zheng revealed that after meeting with members of the Hong Kong CPPCC yesterday, he met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor who was visiting Beijing to exchange views on Hong Kong affairs.

Vice Premier of the State Council Han Zheng.

(Profile Picture/Xinhua News Agency)

Han Zheng: "Patriots governing Hong Kong" is not a slogan

Han Zheng met with representatives of the Hong Kong People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People this morning. Director Xia Baolong, Deputy Director Zhang Xiaoming of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, and Luo Huining Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee attended the meeting.

It is reported that Han Zheng said at the meeting that the central government's unswerving, continuous and comprehensive implementation of the principles of "one country, two systems," "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong," and a high degree of autonomy have also been reconfirmed at the "Fourth Plenary Session of the Central Committee."

Han Zheng pointed out that in order to safeguard the national sovereignty, security and development interests, to achieve stability and long-term development of "One Country, Two Systems", to rebuild a society ruled by law after halting violence and chaos, and to ensure the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" must be upheld and implemented. , To improve the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and in June 1984, Deng Xiaoping had clearly stated the eligibility criteria for "patriots ruling Hong Kong."

He described this as a battle to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as the governance rights, people's livelihood, and economy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Refers to full support for the Hong Kong government to solve housing and other issues

Han Zheng emphasized that "Patriots governing Hong Kong" is not a slogan and needs to be protected by law. The decision (draft) to improve the electoral system of the SAR has been fully participated by legal experts and representatives of the two places. It conforms to the Constitution and the Basic Law and conforms to the actual situation of Hong Kong. Help reflect the overall interests of society, and allow Hong Kong compatriots to participate in politics in a broad and balanced manner in accordance with the law.

He also mentioned that the central government fully supports the SAR government and citizens in all aspects, no matter in anti-epidemic, finance, innovation and technology, service industry, shipping industry, etc., it supports the SAR government led by Lam Cheng to make long-term plans to solve the disparity between the rich and the poor. It is necessary to prevent those who oppose China’s chaos in Hong Kong and endanger the well-being of the citizens from slowing down various measures, repeat the 2003 and 2014 Occupy Central, 2016 Mong Kok riots, impact on the Legislative Council and the Liaison Office of the Central Committee in 2019, and engage in "three "Stop" and "smashing, smashing, looting," and similar incidents have hit Hong Kong again.

The representative of the Hong Kong People’s Congress Chen Yong quoted Han Zhengzhi that he hopes that Hong Kong will truly establish a democratic and rule-of-law society. For example, the US’s attack on Congress has been designated as a domestic terrorist act, but in Hong Kong, acts that endanger the country cannot receive legal support. The root cause is " Article 23 of the Basic Law has not been implemented for many years after the reunification.

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