About 20 newly-appointed legislators, including the trade unionist Mai Meijuan, were in Shenzhen on Wednesday (5th) to meet with Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council.
Mai Meijuan held a Facebook live broadcast on Saturday (8th) night, showing the four gifts from Xia Baolong, and also disclosed the content of the meeting, saying that the parliamentarians should fulfill Xia Baolong's expectations.
Mai Meijuan launched a Facebook live broadcast, showing Xia Baolong delivering four gifts to legislators.
Lawmakers receive four gifts as they meet demanding awareness of constitutional order
Mak Meijuan pointed out that Xia Baolong presented each member with the "National Security Law", "Constitution", "Basic Law" and "Hong Kong's Democracy Development under "One Country, Two Systems" white paper.
Mak Meijuan described Xia Baolong as being very straightforward. Although there was a manuscript for his speech, he shared a lot of his own views outside the manuscript, saying that he had benefited a lot this time.
She said that Xia Baolong was very familiar with Hong Kong's political system and asked members to understand the constitutional order of Hong Kong.
Mai Meijuan said that after returning to Hong Kong for a press conference, a reporter asked her, "Why did Xia Baolong pick you up? Why do you want to meet with central officials?" You ask me what to do, I know it!" It means that the meeting is arranged by the other party, "I don't know what to do."
She said that these issues reflect the previous emphasis on "two systems" over "one country". It seems that the Hong Kong Legislative Council should be independent from the state organs, but it is actually wrong. She pointed out that there is a provision in the Constitution that states that the state can set up a special zone when needed. , the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can only be established.
"Patriotism cannot be left only in slogans"
And Xia Baolong put forward five hopes to the lawmakers, including being a patriot with a firm stand.
Mai Meijuan revealed that Xia Baolong said in the meeting that "patriotism cannot be left only in slogans". Mai believes that telling the stories of China and Hong Kong well is also a part of patriotism.
Xia Baolong asked parliamentarians to be the defenders of the executive-led system, and at the same time not to be rubber stamps or voting machines. Mai Meijuan said that the central government requires parliamentarians to effectively supervise government governance, reflect public opinion, and put forward constructive suggestions.
Xia Baolong asked MPs to insist on the supremacy of the people and keep learning
Mak Meijuan continued that Xia Baolong asked members to be pragmatic, to insist on being a member of the people first, to go deep into the people and the industry, and to devote their energy to the work of the Legislative Council.
At the meeting, Xia Baolong also asked members to keep learning, to have the ability to govern, to have the ability to participate in and deliberation, and to solve the most difficult problems in Hong Kong.
Mak Meijuan pointed out that this remark is to remind them that in the end, Members are all about serving the masses, which is a profound revelation to them.
"We can no longer engage in small parties and small interests"
Mak Meijuan said that Xia Baolong also said that lawmakers must be good at solidarity and cooperation, and must unite all forces in society.
Mak Meijuan revealed that Xia Baolong said that this year's Legislative Council members "have a heavy responsibility and a glorious mission." She said that members of the Legislative Council should fulfill Xia Baolong's expectations.
Xia Baolong's meeting with 20 lawmakers in Shenzhen raised five hopes: the central government is sincere in holding a democratic Legislative Council election in Hong Kong. Xia Baolong's 4 expectations for Hong Kong's future will be more complete and the housing problem will be greatly improved