Legislative Council Election︱ Xia Baolong: The new system is "splendid" and praises the enthusiasm

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, delivered a speech today (6th) at the publishing ceremony of "Hong Kong's Participation in National Reform and Opening-up" and the signing ceremony of the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" cooperation memorandum at the Hong Kong Local History Center. Legislative Council elections held on the 19th.

He pointed out that the first Legislative Council election under the new system is fully competitive. No one is automatically elected. It is not "uniform" but "multiple colors." People of different identities, classes, and sectors participate in the competition platform, which is a full-blown election atmosphere. "like".

Reiterate the "Five Goods" and emphasize that the new system only eliminates anti-China chaos in Hong Kong

Xia Baolong pointed out that the participation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is very wide and the stage is huge.

"When we talk about "patriots ruling Hong Kong", we are definitely not trying to create "all colors". We emphasize that "Hong Kong independence" elements and anti-China chaos in Hong Kong must never enter the governance structure of the special administrative region." He said that he is advocating "one country, two systems." Principles, loyalty to the People’s Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, compliance with the "Five Goods" under the premise of abiding by the Constitution, the Basic Law and the Hong Kong National Security Law, that is, being good at fully and accurately implementing the "One Country, Two Systems" policy in the practice of governing Hong Kong, and being good at cracking Hong Kong All kinds of contradictions and problems faced by development, good at doing practical things for the people, good at uniting all forces, and good at performing duties and responsibilities can all become Hong Kong governors.

"In other words, "Patriots governing Hong Kong" is a "multiple colors" and it is diverse."

He explained that this diversity is reflected in the diversity of identities, no matter what class, sector, occupation, or ethnicity, there are opportunities to participate; it is reflected in the diversity of values, no matter what ideas or concepts they hold. All kinds of political attitudes, religious beliefs, and interest appeals all have the opportunity to participate; this diversity is also reflected in the tolerance of the social system. "While the main body of the country implements the socialist system, Hong Kong is allowed to continue to implement capital Confucianism system, continue to maintain your own way of life, no matter what kind of system you believe in, what kind of lifestyle you like, you have the opportunity to participate."

Xia Baolong mentioned that recent news media in Hong Kong have seen enthusiastic applications for the Legislative Council election. A total of 153 candidates are running for 90 seats, and the relevant campaign activities are in full swing.

"Some visited voters, some set up street stations, and some participated in election forums. Candidates actively sought support from voters by comparing expertise, political platforms, ideas, commitments, and contributions. Various organizations and Hong Kong citizens responded. , There are so many supporters. I applaud and praise the image and atmosphere like this!"

Said that in the past there were people blindly pursuing Western democracy

Xia Baolong went on to say that the new electoral system has four advantages and characteristics:

First, it fully demonstrates the broad representation of the new electoral system.

The new electoral system has attracted more people to stand for election, most of whom are new faces, showing a new look.

"From the background of the candidates, there are leaders in business, academia, and professionals, as well as workers, employees, and SME operators from the grassroots. There are both native Hong Kong people and Mandarin-speaking "Hong Kong". People born in Taiwan, "foreigners" who have joined Chinese nationality; both experienced senior political politicians and a new generation of young people full of energy and innovation." People living in public housing and subdivided housing, buses The president, registered electrician, etc. became candidates for the election of the Legislative Council. He described "this was not available in Hong Kong in the past."

The second is to fully demonstrate the political tolerance of the new electoral system.

Xia Baolong said that this election is not "monophonic." The candidates come from different political groups and political factions, represent different political spectrums, and hold different political ideas and ambitions.

Many people with different political opinions and opinions were successfully nominated.

This reflects the maximum openness and tolerance of the new electoral system.

The third is to fully demonstrate the balanced participation of the new electoral system.

The new electoral system divides the legislative council seats into three major sections, and the composition structure has been optimized, so that representatives of all classes, sectors, and all sectors can participate in the legislature, thereby ensuring a balanced degree of political participation and a balance of interests.

"The development of capitalism in Hong Kong has accumulated many contradictions. It is objectively necessary for the Legislative Council to take into account the different interests of all classes and sectors of Hong Kong society, especially to better balance the overall interests of Hong Kong while conducive to the development of capitalism. Sector interests and regional interests."

Fourth, it fully demonstrates the fair competition of the new electoral system.

In this Legislative Council election, all 90 seats are in competition, and no one can be elected automatically.

"This is something that Hong Kong has never had since its return. It can be said, "There is competition in each area, and there is a choice for all sectors." What the above brought to Hong Kong society is not true democracy, but the crisis of social division and violent fighting, leading to social disorder, economic imbalance, and ineffective governance. The tragedies brought about by the "black violence" are vivid and painful in everyone's hearts.

"The new electoral system will return elections to healthy competition, which will provide benefits and well-being for us Hong Kong people."

Voting is not only an individual vote, but also a firm belief in "One Country, Two Systems"

Xia Baolong said that the development of democracy in Hong Kong must be promoted by the active participation of the broad masses of Hong Kong people; the good governance and good governance of Hong Kong must be created by the broad masses of Hong Kong people sharing the responsibility.

"We firmly believe that all Hong Kong residents who support "One Country, Two Systems" and hope that Hong Kong will become better and better will certainly exercise their democratic rights in accordance with the law, and solemnly cast their sacred vote to elect the Legislative Council in everyone's minds. Members, what everyone cast is not only personal votes, but also firm confidence in "one country, two systems", good hopes for the country's prosperity and prosperity, and common aspirations for the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong."

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor spoke at the same event and expressed thanks to Xia Baolong for his speech through a statement.

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Lam Cheng issued a statement: Thanks to Xia Baolong for summing up the "four characteristics"

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor issued a statement on Xia Baolong’s speech in the afternoon of the same day, expressing her sincere gratitude to Director Xia for the upcoming Legislative Council elections after July this year to explain the four characteristics of the Legislative Council elections after the SAR election system has been improved. They are extensive. Representation, political tolerance, balanced participation and fair competition.

"In the past few years, Hong Kong society has clearly seen the chaos that the SAR legislature has failed to ensure that "patriots govern Hong Kong". This has not only paralyzed the operation of the Legislative Council, hindered the SAR government’s governance, affected economic development, even endangered national security, and impacted society. Stability. Everyone who loves Hong Kong and takes Hong Kong as his home is unwilling to see this happen again."

Lam Cheng stated that perfecting the electoral system is to implement the fundamental principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" and to ensure that all members of the Legislative Council are people who love the country, love Hong Kong, and rely on the interests of national development and the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.

"On the basis of patriotism and love for Hong Kong, candidates for the 7th Legislative Council come from different political spectrums and are diverse and broadly representative. The SAR government expects to work together and sincerely cooperate with the new Legislative Council to promote economic development. Various policies and measures to improve people’s livelihood have brought Hong Kong a new situation of good governance and good governance. I once again call on registered voters to vote enthusiastically on December 19 to create a future for Hong Kong."

For the list of candidates from all sectors in the Legislative Council election, please click here to refer to the "Hong Kong 01" election website.

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