The Liaison Office of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a symposium on the "Road to Democracy in Hong Kong" today (23). Chen Dong, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Liaison Office, said in a speech that President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and pointed out that under the new election system, the Election Committee and the Legislative Council The elections were held successively and successfully, the democratic rights of Hong Kong people to be the masters of the country were manifested, to ensure that "patriots govern Hong Kong", and the broad and balanced participation of all sectors of society was confirmed.
He also pointed out that reflecting that the new electoral system conforms to the principle of "one country, two systems", it is a good system to ensure the stability of "one country, two systems" and the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
Chen Dong also pointed out that the white paper issued by the State Council revisited history and looked at the future. In this regard, he wanted to share several points of view. First, democratic development should be progress, not regress. Where does democracy in Hong Kong come from, and who is Hong Kong democracy? The founder of Hong Kong, who is the destroyer of Hong Kong's democracy, has been elaborated in the white paper, and it is fully stated that Hong Kong has no democracy under British rule.
He criticized Britain for appointing a governor to govern Hong Kong at that time, imposing racial discrimination against Hong Kong, and prohibiting Hong Kong from carrying out democratic reforms. He emphasized that Britain not only failed to bring real democracy to Hong Kong, but planted the roots of Hong Kong's democratic and stable development.
The Liaison Office of the Central Committee held a symposium on "Hong Kong's Road to Democracy".
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Chen Dong said that the election of anti-China chaos in Hong Kong smeared each other and made the atmosphere politicized
Chen Dong also said that after the return of Hong Kong to the motherland, the principle of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong, and a high degree of autonomy will be realized, opening up new opportunities for Hong Kong's democracy under "one country, two systems."
He believes that the central government has always firmly promoted democracy in Hong Kong, and the political participation and space of Hong Kong citizens have greatly expanded, and democratic rights and freedoms have been protected.
Chen Dong pointed out that the anti-China chaos in Hong Kong and the hostile forces behind them have never stopped destroying Hong Kong’s democracy. In the Legislative Council elections, they deliberately instigated boycott elections and severely trampled on the democratic rights of Hong Kong people. He also accused them of issuing the Hong Kong Autonomy Act. Collusion with the Five Eyes Alliance to discredit the "Minato National Security Law" and the new election system.
Chen Dong criticized that some anti-China chaos in Hong Kong were willing to serve as pawns of hostile forces and stumbling blocks to Hong Kong's democratic development. Facts have proved that they are the culprits hindering Hong Kong's democratic development.
Chen Dong said that the essence of democracy must be high quality. He pointed out that anti-China chaos in Hong Kong has long used loopholes in the electoral system to create chaos and candidates to discredit each other, making the election atmosphere more and more politicized and extreme.
Chen Dong criticized that after they entered the political structure, they even endangered national security and brought chaos and political internal friction to Hong Kong.
He emphasized that anti-China chaos in Hong Kong continue to undermine the foundation of the rule of law, bring street violence and black terror to Hong Kong, and reprimand them for dragging the government's governance, hindering people's livelihood, making Hong Kong's economy ridden, and paralyzing the Legislative Council.
Chen Dong believes that this kind of democracy is a low-quality and distorted democracy and must be resolutely opposed.
He also pointed out that the just-completed Legislative Council election is a demonstration of high-quality democracy. In the process, 153 candidates have diverse backgrounds, many of whom are from the grassroots, and none of the 90 seats are automatically elected. He described the new members as a colorful and popular opinion. Highlight.
Chen Dong believes that under the new election system, the parliament will eliminate internal friction, and everyone will compete fairly, compare the political platform, compare responsibility, compare ideas, etc., so that the election will return to rationality and original aspirations. Members will truly benefit the citizens and practice high-quality democracy.
Li Jiachao claims that the legislative council election is well deserved
Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao said that President Xi Jinping fully affirmed the work of the SAR government during his debriefing yesterday. He was very encouraged and thanked the central government for its continuous support to the SAR government. He emphasized that he would unswervingly and accurately implement "One Country, Two Systems" and "patriotism". Those who govern Hong Kong".
Li Jiachao pointed out that on December 19, Japan and Hong Kong successfully completed the Legislative Council elections and implemented "patriots ruling Hong Kong." I would like to congratulate all the elected candidates, saying that they are well deserved.
He emphasized that the election was fair participation, supported by the general public, and the voting was fair, open, and orderly. 90 MPs were elected, all from different political spectrums and with different experience. Among them, more than 50 were members of the Legislative Council for the first time.
He emphasized that the new parliament is a constructive parliament, working with the government to benefit citizens.
The State Council recently published a white paper on "Hong Kong's Democratic Development." Li Jiachao pointed out that the book comprehensively summarized Hong Kong's development from democracy to democracy after the handover, emphasizing that Hong Kong's democracy is not a legacy of Britain.
He pointed out that the White Paper gave the world a clear view of Hong Kong’s rights, including the protection of international covenants on civil and political rights. He also pointed out that the central government has promoted the development of Hong Kong’s democracy three times. In the direction of "one country, two systems," it used the two systems to resist the central government, and under the guise of democracy, it harmed the country.
He mentioned the social events in 2019, describing that people were panicked at the time and some people wanted to push Hong Kong into the abyss. The central government launched a combination of punches for Hong Kong, first established the Hong Kong National Security Law, filled the legal vacuum, and then improved the electoral system to establish a solid protection for the national security. The city wall prevents the anti-China chaos in Hong Kong and foreign agents from using loopholes in the system to enter the Legislative Council for sabotage.
The Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a symposium on "Hong Kong's Road to Democracy." The Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao said that democracy is not an ornament or propaganda, but a solution to people's problems.
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Five Eyes Alliance issued a statement Li Jiachao criticized ignoring citizens' right to be elected
Li Jiachao pointed out that, as expected, the Five Eyes Alliance issued a statement attacking Hong Kong, saying that they were worried about China’s peaceful rise, ignoring reality, deliberately discrediting the election, and ignoring the citizens’ right to stand for election, to be elected, and to vote.
He said that external forces turned a blind eye to these guarantees, and they turned a blind eye to these guarantees, which shows that they have bad intentions, harassing themselves with a small heart, and worrying that their status will be affected.
He mentioned that Hong Kong’s qualification review has been criticized by foreign countries, and asked "How difficult are these countries to allow traitors to run for election?" He said that different countries have similar requirements. Whether people meet the principles of supporting the Basic Law, and emphasizing that the relevant work has always been done, but it was performed by civil servants in the past, and now the credibility of the qualification review committee is enhanced.
Li Jiachao said that the central government’s publication of the white paper preemptively shows that the country firmly supports the development of democracy in Hong Kong.
He quoted that democratic systems cannot and should not be monopolized by individual countries. There is no universal democratic system, and there is no socratic democratic model.
He said that democracy is not decorations or propaganda materials, but is used to solve people's problems.
Li said that the United States claims to be democratic, but it has issues such as public order, drugs, and race. He accused them of imposing their own system on others, which is a bullying behavior. The SAR government will never accept it and will denounce it unreservedly.
He quoted the white paper as saying that the central government will continue to develop and improve a democratic system in line with the actual conditions of Hong Kong in accordance with the Constitution, the Basic Law and relevant decisions of the National People’s Congress and its Standing Committee, and work with all sectors of Hong Kong to achieve the ultimate realization of the Chief Executive and the entire Legislative Council. The goal of parliamentary election by universal suffrage.
He emphasized that with the support of the central government, the SAR government will work with the Legislative Council and all sectors of society to promote a new pattern of good governance and good governance, and build and develop a democratic path under "one country, two systems."
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