The SAR government and the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government held a symposium on "The Constitution and the New Era and New Journey" this afternoon (4th). Chief Executive Li Jiachao and Director of the Liaison Office Luo Huining delivered speeches, and there was a dialogue session.
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Li Jiachao said that the theme of this year's symposium echoes the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made important discussions and requirements on the Constitution, describing the Constitution as the "general charter" for governing the country: "Constitution 31st Article 62 of the Constitution stipulates that the country may establish special administrative regions when necessary, while Article 62 of the Constitution authorizes the National People’s Congress to decide on the establishment of special administrative regions and the systems to be implemented. The Constitution and the Basic Law together form the basis for building Hong Kong.” He said Thank the country for enacting the National Security Law and improving the electoral system when Hong Kong was facing an unprecedented crisis, enabling Hong Kong to embark on a new journey from chaos to governance, from governance to prosperity, and emphasizing that the country is Hong Kong's strong follower.
Li Jiachao mentioned that the national security issue is complex and changeable. Last week, he submitted a report on the "National Security Law" as required by the central government, and submitted an interpretation to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Article 65 of the "National Security Law", clarifying the original intention and purpose of the legislation. Whether overseas lawyers or barristers who do not have full local qualifications can participate in handling criminal cases that endanger national security in any form.
He emphasized that as the head of the special administrative region, he has the responsibility to make decisions prudently: "National security is the top priority and has far-reaching consequences."
He reiterated that Article 65 of the "National Security Law" clearly stipulates that the power to interpret the law belongs to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, which is the highest body of the country: "The power to interpret the Basic Law, the Constitution, and the National Security Law belongs to the National People's Congress." standing committee."
In the end, Li Jiachao quoted President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that the "Constitution" is the guarantee of the rule of law, and the Hong Kong government will continue to unswervingly safeguard the "Constitution" and "one country, two systems" in the future, and will continue to adhere to the good system of "one country, two systems" to build everyone Live and work in peace and contentment, united and harmonious Hong Kong.
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