Timely, significant and far-reaching -- the briefing of the State Council Information Office focuses on the white paper on the democratic development of Hong Kong under "one country, two systems"
2021-12-28
How to understand the relationship between "one country, two systems" and the democratic development of Hong Kong? How do you view the continuous attacks by the United States and the West on Hong Kong's democracy? How to evaluate the prospects for democratic development in Hong Kong? The Information Office of the State Council held a briefing on the interpretation of the white paper "democratic development in Hong Kong under" one country, two systems "on the 27th, and invited three mainland experts who have long studied the Hong Kong issue to interpret the relevant contents of the white paper and answer reporters' questions. Experts said that the white paper shows a panoramic picture of the development of democracy in Hong Kong, organically connects many seemingly isolated historical events and stories, and clarifies the historical longitude, latitude and logical connection. The publication of the white paper is timely, significant and far-reaching. "One country, two systems" is the fundamental guarantee for Hong Kong's democratic development Han Dayuan, Professor of the Law School of Renmin University of China and member of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said that "one country, two systems" is not a parallel relationship with the democratic development of Hong Kong. "One country, two systems" is the premise and fundamental guarantee for the democratic development of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong's democracy is democracy under the premise of "one country". He pointed out that the white paper proposed that "one country, two systems" is the fundamental guarantee for Hong Kong's democratic development, which defines the relationship between "one country" and "two systems" in Hong Kong's democratic development. "One country" is the premise and foundation of "two systems", and "two systems" are subordinate to and derived from "one country" and unified within "one country". The socialist system implemented by the main body of the state and the capitalist system implemented by the special administrative region go hand in hand, but the primary and secondary relationship between the two cannot be reversed. "What kind of democratic system to implement in Hong Kong is related to the relationship between the central government and the Special Administrative Region and the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. According to the Constitution and the basic law, the central government has the leading power and decision-making power for the democratic development of Hong Kong. Only under the leadership of the central government can Hong Kong's democracy develop healthily, stably and sustainably." Han Dayuan said that democracy in any country does not have a bottom line. It must operate within the framework and track of the rule of law. The democratic development of Hong Kong can not exceed the boundaries of the Constitution and the basic law, let alone threaten national security. Without national security, there is no way to talk about any democracy. Wang Zhenmin, Professor of the Law School of Tsinghua University, director of the Hong Kong and Macao research center of Tsinghua University and vice president of the national Hong Kong and Macao Research Association, said that the central government has unswervingly, comprehensively and accurately implemented the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. The state not only supports Hong Kong's integration into the overall situation of national development, but also attaches great importance to protecting the rights and interests of investors from all countries in Hong Kong. China is willing to share Hong Kong's international economic and trade platform with the world and the dividends brought by China's development. Hong Kong's democratic development does not allow foreign politicians to talk Zhi Zhenfeng, a researcher at the Institute of law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and a researcher at the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao research center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that a very important function of the white paper is to restore the truth and correct the source. For a long time, the Anti China forces and foreign hostile forces have colluded and wantonly manipulated inside and outside, resulting in the vague and even reversed understanding of the emergence and development of democracy in Hong Kong by many people, including Hong Kong compatriots. In recent years, anti china forces and hostile forces outside Hong Kong have overturned right and wrong, instigated demagoguery, incited "black violence" and made waves, resulting in repeated setbacks in Hong Kong's democratic development. "On such a major issue as the democratic development of Hong Kong, the central government and Hong Kong people have the most say. How can foreign politicians talk about it?" Wang Zhenmin said that for a long time, in the view of some Western politicians, there is only one model of democracy in the world, and other forms of democracy are not tolerated. This is caused by the old colonial mentality and western centralism, reflecting their arrogance and prejudice. Focusing on the central government's efforts to improve Hong Kong's electoral system, Wang Zhenmin pointed out that Hong Kong's democratic development has its own realities and conditions, which should be able to solve Hong Kong's problems. How good and effective Hong Kong's new democratic electoral system is has been proved by the practice of the election committee election and the Legislative Council election held this year. "Practice will continue to prove that this is a successful electoral system. This is a story of democratic success. It is a story of tangible benefits to Hong Kong people and bringing happiness to Hong Kong people. It is no longer a story of chaos, rampant 'black violence', rampant 'speculation', rampant 'rabble', betrayal of the country for prosperity, anti China and chaos in Hong Kong." Hong Kong has bright prospects for democratic development The white paper systematically reviews the emergence and development of democracy in Hong Kong, comprehensively explains the principled position of the central government in supporting Hong Kong to develop a democratic system in line with its own actual situation, and fully shows the bright prospect of democratic development in Hong Kong under "one country, two systems". Experts pointed out that with the gradual implementation of the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" and the gradual promotion of the new electoral system, Hong Kong will surely make steady progress on the road of democratic development in line with the principle of "one country, two systems" and the actual situation of Hong Kong. Han Dayuan said that "patriots governing Hong Kong" is the fundamental principle of the central government to improve Hong Kong's electoral system and the fundamental basis for promoting Hong Kong's democratic development. The principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" does not mean to pursue "uniformity", but emphasizes that any Hong Kong resident can participate in elections and the future governance of Hong Kong in accordance with the law as long as he adheres to the position of loving the country and Hong Kong and does not engage in activities endangering national sovereignty, security, development interests and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. Wang Zhenmin said that revising and improving Hong Kong's electoral system has built a new democratic system with many characteristics, highlights and advantages. The new electoral system stresses both political security and political tolerance, so that all candidates are patriotic and love Hong Kong. The real purpose is to let the people who build Hong Kong Discuss the Hong Kong issue and not let those who serve external forces disturb the situation. The new electoral system stresses democracy and competition. Candidates with diverse political spectrum focus on the economy and people's livelihood and compete on political platforms, ideas, experience and abilities. It is real competition, not political performance. The new election system is extensive and balanced. It can be expected that the new electoral system will bring good governance to Hong Kong and greatly improve the efficiency of governance. "We are full of confidence in Hong Kong's democracy and its future. I firmly believe that Hong Kong's democratic development has a bright future, just as the white paper says." (Xinhua News Agency)
Edit：He Chuanning Responsible editor：Su Suiyue
Source：Xinhua
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