The Central Propaganda Department held a series of press conferences on the theme of "This Decade of China" at 10 am today (20th).
Huang Liuquan and Wang Linggui, deputy directors of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, introduced the successful practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong and Macao.
"Hong Kong 01" was broadcast live.
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Huang Liuquan introduced that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core has unswervingly, fully and accurately implemented the "one country, two systems" policy, carried forward the historical initiative, actively responded to changes in the internal and external environment of Hong Kong and Macao, and adopted a series of measures to address both the symptoms and the symptoms. , to promote the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong and Macao, to cut waves and forge ahead bravely, to achieve historic achievements and to undergo historic changes.
First, the theory of "one country, two systems" has opened up a new realm.
General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward a series of original new concepts, new ideas and new strategies for "one country, two systems" and the work of Hong Kong and Macao, which has raised our party's understanding of the regularity of "one country, two systems" to a new height.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that the fundamental purpose of "one country, two systems" is to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and to maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau; safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests is the highest principle of the "one country, two systems" policy, and "one country" The stronger the principle, the more obvious the advantages of "two systems". The central government adheres to two points in implementing the "one country, two systems" policy. One is to be firm and unshakable to ensure that it will remain unchanged and unshakable. To govern Hong Kong and Macao, we must adhere to the unity of the central government's overall governance power and the guarantee of a high degree of autonomy for the Special Administrative Region. We must implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and "patriots ruling Macao", and we must maintain the unique status and advantages of Hong Kong and Macao; administrative The Chief Executive and the government of the Special Administrative Region are the heads of Hong Kong and Macao, and they are also the first responsible for the governance of Hong Kong and Macao; they fully support the integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall national development, and resolutely prevent and contain external forces from interfering in Hong Kong and Macao affairs; A good system, there is no reason to change it, and it must be adhered to for a long time.
These important expositions by General Secretary Xi Jinping enrich and develop the theory of "One Country, Two Systems", provide a fundamental basis for advancing the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in the new era, and are the fundamental reasons for the new achievements and development of Hong Kong and Macao work.
Second, the system of "one country, two systems" has been improved.
In response to the once severe situation in Hong Kong, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core reviewed the situation, further strengthened the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC over Hong Kong and Macao work, and made recommendations to improve the central government's exercise of overall governance over the Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, and to improve the Special Administrative Region and the Constitution. Major decisions on systems and mechanisms related to the implementation of the Basic Law, promote the establishment and improvement of the legal system and enforcement mechanism for the Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security, formulate the Hong Kong National Security Law, improve the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region electoral system, and support the Macau Special Administrative Region in launching amendments to the Macau National Security Law.
All of these provide a solid institutional guarantee for the realization of long-term stability in Hong Kong and Macao, and the steady and long-term implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle.
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Third, Hong Kong and Macau maintain a prosperous, stable and sound situation.
With the full support of the motherland, Hong Kong's economy is booming, its status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center is solid, and its innovative technology industry is rapidly emerging. It is free and open to the world, and has a world-class business environment. The original laws, including common law, have been maintained. And development.
Hong Kong has been rated as the world's freest economy for more than 20 consecutive times; it has long been at the forefront of the world's competitiveness rankings; in the past 10 years, Hong Kong has ranked first in the world's IPO fundraising several times.
The construction of “One Center, One Platform, and One Base” in Macau has been steadily advanced, and the moderate economic diversification has achieved initial results.
"Small and rich", "Small and powerful", "Small and healthy", and "Small and beautiful" have become the attractive business cards of Macau.
Over the past two years, Hong Kong and Macau have been severely impacted by the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The governments of the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau, with the firm support of the central government, have taken active and effective measures to relieve the hardships of the people, restore the economy, and promote the continuous construction of the special administrative regions. Hard to move forward.
Fourth, the integration of Hong Kong and Macau into the overall national development has been accelerated.
The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area personally planned, deployed and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping has achieved important milestones. The construction of cooperation platforms has been accelerated, the integration of rules and mechanisms between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao has been deepened, the cross-border flow of production factors has become more rapid, and policies and measures to facilitate the development of Hong Kong and Macao residents in the mainland have continued to be improved.
In the grand torrent of the country's reform and opening up, Hong Kong and Macao have given full play to their roles as important bridges and windows connecting the mainland of the motherland with other parts of the world, and have made irreplaceable contributions to the miracle of long-term, stable and rapid economic development for the motherland.
As the ties between Hong Kong and Macao and the mainland of the motherland are getting closer and closer, exchanges and cooperation are deepening, and the national awareness and patriotism of Hong Kong and Macao compatriots are increasing day by day.
Especially after experiencing the challenges of wind and rain, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots have a deeper understanding that Hong Kong and Macao have always been in the same boat and connected with the motherland through thick and thin.
The strength of patriotism, love for Hong Kong and Macau has grown continuously, and the mainstream values centered on patriotism, love for Hong Kong and Macau and in line with the "one country, two systems" principle have become more popular among the people.
Hundreds of thousands of young people from Hong Kong and Macao went to the mainland to study, find employment, start a business, and buy property, writing their wonderful lives with an increasingly strong sense of national pride and ownership.
A CCTV reporter asked: The successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong and Macau is an important part of the historical process of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
May I ask what new progress and achievements have been made in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong and Macau in the past decade?
Huang Liuquan pointed out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, "one country, two systems" has achieved new progress and achievements in the practice of Hong Kong and Macao. These new progress and new achievements are reflected in various aspects. Here I will focus on three aspects:
First, the constitutional order based on the constitution and the Basic Law of the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau has become more solid, and the governance system has been improved day by day.
The central government's overall control over the special administrative region has been implemented, and the special administrative region's high degree of autonomy has been properly exercised.
We will formulate and implement the National Security Law for Hong Kong, start to revise the National Security Law for Macau, and earnestly safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Fully implement "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and "patriots ruling Macao", improve Hong Kong's electoral system, and steadily promote the policy of "one country, two systems", conform to the constitutional status of the special administrative region, help safeguard the democratic rights of Hong Kong and Macao residents, and help maintain the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao The democratic system of the Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China has moved forward, and the extensive rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong and Macao residents in accordance with the law have been fully guaranteed.
Second, the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau have overcome all kinds of wind and rain challenges, and their development and construction have moved forward steadily.
Whether it is the adverse changes in the external environment, the severe impact brought by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, or some violent social unrest, they have not stopped the progress of Hong Kong and Macao.
From the perspective of Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s status as an international financial, shipping, trade center and international aviation hub has been further consolidated and improved. The construction of an international innovation and technology center, an international legal and dispute resolution service center in the Asia-Pacific region, a regional intellectual property trade center, and a Sino-foreign cultural and artistic exchange center Positive progress has been made.
From the perspective of Macao, Macao’s economy is developing rapidly, its per capita GDP has entered the forefront of the world, and emerging industries such as convention and exhibition, traditional Chinese medicine, characteristic finance, and cultural and creative industries are in the ascendant, and the moderate economic diversification has achieved initial results.
The two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao have made all-round progress in social undertakings such as education and technology, medical and health care, culture and sports, continuously expanded foreign exchanges, and significantly increased their international influence.
The third is that Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland of the motherland complement each other's advantages and develop together, and accelerate their integration into the grand journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Hong Kong and Macao are actively integrated into the overall national development, actively aligning with the national development strategy, comprehensively expanding the field of exchanges and cooperation with the mainland of the motherland, and constantly improving the mechanism; giving full play to the advantages of a high degree of freedom and openness, and smooth integration with international rules, in building a wider and wider my country It plays an important role in the new pattern of opening up to the outside world at a deeper level.
Hong Kong has always been the largest source of foreign investment, the largest destination of foreign investment and the largest re-export of foreign trade in mainland my country. Macao has become an important platform for my country’s two-way opening up, especially for economic and trade exchanges with Portuguese-speaking countries.
In the historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Hong Kong and Macao have made and will continue to make significant contributions.
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People’s Daily reporter: The Decision on Several Major Issues Concerning Adhering to and Improving the Socialist System with Chinese Characteristics and Promoting the Modernization of the National Governance System and Governance Capability adopted by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed that “the system of 'one country, two systems' must be adhered to and improved. system".
Excuse me, what is the specific progress in this regard?
Wang Linggui said that Hong Kong and Macau have been reintegrated into the national governance system since the day they returned to the motherland.
Adhering to "one country, two systems", maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau, and promoting the peaceful reunification of the motherland are one of the significant advantages of my country's national system and governance system.
The central government has been unswervingly and fully and accurately implementing the "one country, two systems" policy.
To be firm is to ensure that it will not change or shake; to be comprehensive and accurate is to ensure that it will not be out of shape or deformed.
The central government has always adhered to the rule of law in Hong Kong and Macao, upholding the constitutional order established by the Constitution and the Basic Law, and improving the special administrative regions and the relevant systems and mechanisms for the implementation of the Constitution and the Basic Law.
Always adhere to the "one country" principle and respect the differences between "two systems", maintain the central government's overall control over the special administrative region and guarantee the high degree of autonomy of the special administrative region, give play to the strong backing role of the mainland of the motherland, and improve the special administrative region's own competitiveness.
During a period of time, under the influence of various internal and external complex factors, the activities of "anti-China chaos in Hong Kong" were rampant, and the situation in Hong Kong was once a serious situation.
The CPC Central Committee emphasized that we must unswervingly, fully and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" policy, and uphold and improve the "one country, two systems" system.
In accordance with the top-level design and overall deployment made by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the resolute formulation of the National Security Law for Hong Kong has fundamentally closed the loopholes in Hong Kong's system for safeguarding national security and has become an important milestone in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems".
Establish a National Security Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the law, guide the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to establish a National Security Committee and a National Security Advisor, and approve the Macao Special Administrative Region to establish a National Security Advisor and National Security Technical Advisor.
Systematically improve the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, consolidate the institutional foundation for safeguarding the security of the Hong Kong regime, and establish a high-quality democratic system with Hong Kong characteristics.
Further improve the institutional mechanism for the chief executive to be accountable to the central government.
Support Hong Kong and Macao to better connect with national development strategies such as the national "14th Five-Year Plan", the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Support Hong Kong and Macao to develop their economy, improve people's livelihood, and enhance the national awareness and patriotism of Hong Kong and Macao compatriots.
Resolutely prevent and contain external forces from interfering in Hong Kong and Macao affairs and conducting separatist, subversive, infiltration and sabotage activities.
These series of important measures have adhered to and improved the system of "One Country, Two Systems", and laid a solid foundation for promoting the rule of law in Hong Kong and Macao, and promoting the stable and long-term implementation of "One Country, Two Systems".
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Hong Kong China Review Press: During the work in Hong Kong and Macao over the years, the central government has repeatedly emphasized the need to fully and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" policy, and emphasized the implementation of "patriots governing Hong Kong" and "patriots governing Macao". How should you understand this?
Wang Linggui pointed out that the "one country, two systems" policy is a complete system.
The key to fully and accurately implementing the "one country, two systems" policy lies in accurately grasping the relationship between "one country" and "two systems".
Safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the highest principle of the "one country, two systems" policy. Under this premise, Hong Kong and Macau will maintain their original capitalist system for a long time and enjoy a high degree of autonomy.
The socialist system is the fundamental system of the People's Republic of China, and the leadership of the Communist Party of China is the most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics. All residents of the special administrative region should consciously respect and safeguard the fundamental system of the country.
The central government has overall governance over the special administrative region, which is the source of the special administrative region's high degree of autonomy.
Under this principle, the more solid the "one country" principle is, the more obvious the advantages of "two systems" can be.
Power must be firmly in the hands of patriots, this is the universal political law.
No country or region in the world will allow unpatriotic or even traitorous or treasonous forces and figures to take power.
Therefore, "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and "patriots ruling Macao" are inevitable requirements to ensure the long-term stability of Hong Kong and Macao and protect the vital interests of Hong Kong and Macao residents.
The special administrative region's governance team must be patriots who stand firm, act responsibly, serve the people and love the people, have charisma, and have a sense of responsibility.
At the same time, Hong Kong residents and Macao residents, no matter what profession they are engaged in or what philosophy they believe in, as long as they sincerely support the "one country, two systems" policy, as long as they love Hong Kong and their homeland of Macao, and as long as they abide by the Basic Law and the laws of the Special Administrative Region, they are all positive forces for the construction of Hong Kong and Macao. , can make a contribution and make a contribution.
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Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao: China will implement a national security law in Hong Kong in 2020 to stabilize the local situation, but some public opinion believes that Hong Kong is becoming more and more mainland, which will affect Hong Kong's status as an international financial center.
Especially after the outbreak of the epidemic, Hong Kong's connection with the world has been affected because it has to integrate with the mainland.
Excuse me, what do you think about this?
Huang Liuquan pointed out that maintaining national security is a common practice in all countries in the world. It is difficult to imagine any country that would allow words and deeds to subvert state power and split the country to prevail in this country.
As you can see, all countries in the world have their own laws for safeguarding national security.
I don't know if you have read the Hong Kong National Security Law. In my opinion, the Hong Kong National Security Law is no different from the national security laws of other countries in the world. From the legislative purpose to the legislative content, they are all the same.
Therefore, I think that some people say that the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong will make Hong Kong more and more mainland-oriented or mainland-oriented. Such statements are alarmist and politically biased.
Facts have proved that Hong Kong polls also show that 71.9% of the respondents believe that after the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, the rule of law and order have been restored, citizens' lives have been restored, and the business environment has been improved. The implementation of the National Security Law has strengthened them. Confidence in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong.
As we all know, President Xi Jinping's speech at this year's celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland emphasized that "Hong Kong's unique status and advantages must be maintained."
I think the central government, like Hong Kong residents, has always cherished Hong Kong's unique advantages of being backed by the motherland and connecting with the world, supporting Hong Kong in consolidating its status as an international financial, shipping, and trading center, maintaining a free, open and regulated business environment, and maintaining the common law. system to expand smooth and convenient international connections.
We believe that no matter what others say, Hong Kong, as an international metropolis, will amaze the world even more with its dynamism.
As for the issue you just mentioned about the COVID-19 connection, what I want to say is that the current epidemic is still spreading around the world, and the epidemic has profoundly affected and changed the way of communication and communication around the world, including Hong Kong.
I have noticed that the new SAR government has emphasized many times after taking office that there is no contradiction between connecting to the world and customs clearance with the mainland. Moreover, the SAR government has also coordinated the epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development based on the changes in the epidemic situation in Hong Kong and the global epidemic situation and the actual situation in Hong Kong. Development, adjust and optimize Hong Kong's epidemic prevention and control measures according to the times and circumstances. I believe that these adjustments made by the SAR government are understandable and do not need to be over-interpreted.
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