The Limited Times

Now you can see non-English news...

Interview | Is it a breach of oath for public servants to go to the June 4th party? Nie Dequan: If you touch the patriots to govern Hong Kong, don't do it

2021-03-08T04:13:48.125Z


The Civil Service Bureau arranged for 180,000 civil servants to sign a declaration of allegiance to the SAR and uphold the Basic Law. Under the main theme of "Patriots governing Hong Kong", some civil servants are concerned about requesting Hong Kong citizens to attend in the future.


Political situation

Written by: Wu Zhuan, Luo Jiaqing, Chen Xiaoyu, Chen Jialuo

2021-03-08 07:30

The last update date: 2021-03-08 11:59

The Civil Service Bureau arranged for 180,000 civil servants to sign a declaration of allegiance to the SAR and uphold the Basic Law. Under the main theme of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", some civil servants are concerned about attending relevant meetings to request democratization in Hong Kong in the future, and even Victoria Park VI. Will the four-candle night party be regarded as a violation of the oath by the government?

The Secretary for Civil Service, Nie Dequan, accepted an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01" a few days ago. He was asked whether civil servants can attend the June 4th party that advocated "ending the one-party dictatorship." Nie pointed out that it depends on whether the assembly itself is legal and peaceful. To bear the responsibility of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", when something involves or conflicts with "patriots ruling Hong Kong," it should not be done.

+3

+3

+3

In the future or update the Civil Service Code

The Stake holds a candlelight rally in Victoria Park every June 4 to mourn the June 4th incident. Under the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and the principle of "Patriot ruling Hong Kong", can civil servants attend the June 4th rally as usual, even shouting " The slogan "end one-party dictatorship"?



During the interview, Nie Dequan stated that every civil servant should understand and understand his own responsibilities and roles, whether the civil servant's own behavior is illegal, whether he violated the civil service code, etc., has been stipulated in the current code.

He also pointed out that at present, civil servants have signed a sworn statement, and the bureau may review the Civil Service Code in the future to see if there is any need to update and supplement it.

Nie Dequan was asked whether he would encourage or remind civil servants not to attend such gatherings. He responded that it first depends on whether the gathering itself is legal and peaceful. At the same time, if civil servants clearly know that they are responsible for "patriots ruling Hong Kong", there should be something involved. Patriots ruling Hong Kong" or conflict with each other should not be done.

+23

+23

+23

The permanent secretary should not hold the right of abode in a foreign country?

Nie: Can be discussed

With the banner of "patriot ruling Hong Kong" held high, a representative of the Hong Kong People's Congress proposed at the "two sessions" that senior civil servants such as permanent secretaries should not have foreign passports or right of abode.

Nie Dequan pointed out that the government will review and think about relevant suggestions, referring to the civil servant appointment system stipulated under the Basic Law. Currently, those who are required to serve as civil servants are permanent residents of Hong Kong, and there are no requirements or restrictions on their nationality. "Various issues are proposed. In the future, whether it needs to be accepted or not requires social discussion. It depends on what purpose the proposal itself is intended to achieve and whether it is appropriate."

Nie Dequan pointed out that under the political system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, whether in the executive, legislative, and judicial organs, there are also a set of mechanisms. For example, there are foreign judges in the judiciary and members of the Legislative Council can hold foreign nationalities. He described this as Hong Kong history. A system developed under actual conditions can be discussed and discussed if anything in this system needs to be changed. If the proposal can make "One Country, Two Systems" stable and far-reaching and feasible at the same time, it can be discussed and considered. "Some Things will change, such as national security, the political system, or the subsequent electoral system, which is natural."

A representative of the Hong Kong People's Congress proposed in the "two sessions" that senior civil servants such as permanent secretaries should not have foreign passports or residency rights. Nie Dequan pointed out that the government will review and consider relevant suggestions.

(Photo by Zhang Haowei)

Interview|Nie Dequan criticizes someone for malicious slander, Kexing delivers 1 million doses as scheduled this month, stressing safety

Two sessions | Chen Manqi advocates permanent secretary not to have the right of abode in foreign countries, Ye Guoqian expects to cancel the election of district councilors

Another Chang Mi was attacked by official media that Liu Yan wore a "single cover" to support the Treasury Bureau: I don't know the meaning

01News

Nie Dequan Civil Service Bureau Civil Servants Patriots Ruling Hong Kong Civil Servants June 4th Incident My Home 01 Video

Source: hk1

All news articles on 2021-03-08

You may like

Trends 24h

Latest

© Communities 2019 - Privacy

The information on this site is from external sources that are not under our control.
The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.