Political situation
Written by: Lin Jian
2021-05-19 11:46
Last update date: 2021-05-19 11:46
It has been nearly a year since the implementation of the "Minato National Security Law". During an interview with the media, Secretary for Security Li Jiachao mentioned that people who absconded overseas may be "discarded when they are used up" after they lose their value, emphasizing that the government will pursue criminal responsibility for life. .
Regarding the establishment of the National Security Agency, he described it as a "war secret" and will not be made public.
Refers to the crisis can be "suddenly" and still need to be prepared for danger in times of peace
During the interview with "Cable News", Li Jiachao said that the government allocated 8 billion yuan for safeguarding national security. It cannot disclose its specific use and the establishment of the police's National Security Office: "This information is very important to the opponent. It is like Confidentiality in terms of warfare is similar."
I was asked whether the central government and the SAR government have emphasized whether Hong Kong's transition from chaos to governance under the National Security Law still needs a larger establishment.
Li Jiachao pointed out that this issue also reflects the general public's weak awareness of national security.
He pointed out that the "black storm" that began in June 2019 has reflected that if a crisis is to come, it can come "suddenly". "In particular, you have to think about it. We are facing a national-level opponent, and we are currently capable of handling it. The present risks, but be prepared for danger in times of peace."
Li Jiachao did not respond positively to whether Hong Kong has become a "police city" as some commentators said. He only said that everyone is living as usual now, but there is a very dangerous consciousness that does exist in society, that is, constantly "testing the bottom line."
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Emphasize that you cannot participate in unapproved assembly, regardless of whether it is involved in violence or not
According to the figures released by Li Jiachao the day before (17th), the National Security Agency has arrested 107 people and 57 people have been prosecuted since the implementation of the National Security Law.
After the implementation of the National Security Law, many democrats and social activists fled overseas.
When asked if he would seek to extradite some wanted persons back to Hong Kong, Li Jiachao pointed out that he would use any method and use appropriate means at the appropriate time. He also warned: "International relations are ever-changing. When you have political value, it may be (foreign). I will take care of you, but when international relations change to the point that you are of no use value, you may be thrown away when you run out. But for sure, we will hold them criminally responsible for life."
Li Jiachao believes that although the social incident has temporarily come to an end due to the epidemic, demonstrations will reappear after the epidemic, but I believe that the nature and situation will change.
"The court has made a clear judgment that it is not allowed to participate in an unapproved assembly, regardless of whether it involves violence or not." He also said that after the society returns to rationality, citizens can exercise their basic rights to demonstrate, but they must exercise it in a law-abiding manner.
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