A spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council issued a statement on January 3, congratulating the members of the seventh Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on their swearing in. He hoped that members would perform their duties according to law, fulfill their responsibilities, serve Hong Kong, contribute to the country, create a new style, show a new appearance and start a new situation, and win the trust of the people with their work results. The spokesman said that on the morning of January 3, all 90 members of the newly elected seventh Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region solemnly swore under the solemn national emblem to support the basic law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the people's Republic of China and be loyal to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the people's Republic of China. The swearing in ceremony was solemn and solemn, showing the good spirit of the members of the Legislative Council. The spokesman pointed out that the Legislative Council, as the legislature, plays an important role and has great responsibilities in the governance system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. All members of the Legislative Council should love the country and Hong Kong, fully and accurately implement the policy of "one country, two systems", resolutely safeguard the constitutional order of the SAR as defined in the Constitution and the basic law, and be the guardian of "one country, two systems"; We should have the courage to take responsibility and act actively, safeguard the fundamental and overall interests of Hong Kong, strive to respond to the new requirements of social development and the new expectations of the general public, and be a good representative of public opinion; We should sincerely unite and cooperate, rationally and pragmatically discuss government affairs, effectively solve the prominent problems affecting Hong Kong's economic and social development and long-term stability, and be the promoter of good governance; We should lead all sectors of Hong Kong society to deepen their understanding and recognition of the country, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the mainland of the motherland, and be a good promoter of integrated development. The spokesman said that practice has proved and will continue to prove that the improved new electoral system in Hong Kong is a good system. We believe that as long as we firmly follow the path of democratic development in line with Hong Kong's reality and implement the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong", we will be able to pool the strength of all sectors of society, promote the coordinated development of economy, politics, society and culture, and constantly create a better future for Hong Kong! (Xinhua News Agency)