Yesterday morning (June 9), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam came to the Legislative Council to attend the last Chief Executive's Q&A during her tenure.
When she was about to complete her five-year term, she choked up when she spoke in the room and said, "I have handed over a score sheet that is worthy of her, which has put a complete end to her 42-year official career."
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"One country, two systems "The original intention new starting point
"At any time when this important moment, most people like to review and look forward," said Carrie Lam, she will complete her term as Chief Executive in three weeks, and has experienced stormy waves in the past five years, and Hong Kong has experienced unprecedented severe challenges , so there are many things worth reviewing.
She pointed out that this year marks the 525th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to html. Hong Kong is standing at a new starting point for returning to the original aspiration of "one country, two systems" and the correct track. I believe that anyone is full of expectations for Hong Kong's future.
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Carrie Lam shared her views on the relationship between administrative legislation, the relationship between "patriots governing Hong Kong" and good politics and the future of Hong Kong.
She said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region pursues an administrative dominant system with the Chief Executive as the core. The Chief Executive is not only the head of the administrative organs, but also the head of the entire Special Administrative Region. He must be responsible to the central and the Special Administrative Region at the same time. In addition to ensuring that the administrative organs perform their duties and manage the affairs of the Special Administrative Region, it also must safeguard the functions of the legislative organs and safeguard the power of the judicial organs to exercise independent judicial justice.
She recalled that when she attended the Legislative Council as the Chief Executive for the first time on July 5, 2017, she hoped that the Legislative Council would be a place to discuss matters and do practical things. However, at that time, the parliament was full of internal friction and tension, and she felt sad about it.
She mentioned that because the parliamentarians were constantly "rabbling", some civil servant colleagues smiled bitterly and said that they had to wait for many meetings of the Finance Committee before they could enter the chamber to start the agenda.
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Carrie Lam continued to point out that the subsequent amendment storm proved that good administrative legislative relations must be based on the principle of "one country, two systems" and correctly grasp the relationship between the central government and the special administrative region. If there are people who advocate "Hong Kong independence" and endanger national security and sovereign development interests, they use elections to enter the government governance system, use parliamentary platforms to undermine the relationship between the central government and the SAR, and even collude with foreign forces to impact the bottom line of the "one country", at the least, they will drag down the governance of the SAR, and at the worst, they will subvert the regime and endanger national security.
Carrie Lam thanked the central government for taking action in the past two years, implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law, improving the electoral system, and opening a new chapter in good politics and good governance.
She believes that under the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong", it is no longer a big problem to have decisions and be determined in the legislative session, and to implement efficiently and smoothly in accordance with the law. The parliament under the new electoral system has enabled the SAR government to implement structural restructuring, re-revise the amendment and launch policies such as "Northern Metropolitan Area". By ensuring that "patriots govern Hong Kong", Hong Kong will have more confidence, innovative thinking, and be more confident to take advantage of its unique advantages and integrate into the overall national development. She said that under the national "14th Five-Year Plan", Hong Kong has unlimited future opportunities.
Didn't think about resigning for a moment
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A member of parliament asked: Chief Executive, at this moment I would like to ask some of my heart - in the past five years of Hong Kong's storm, have you ever felt that "if I served as Chief Executive in the first three sessions of , or now I have the National Security Law to serve as Chief Executive", your performance will be much better, and you can do more? Or do you have a moment of feeling that "I wouldn't have been willing to take on such a difficult task 5 years ago"?
"For five years, I have never regretted accepting the appointment, and never thought about resigning because life must have a beginning and an end." said Carrie Lam.
How did you survive the difficulties? She pointed out that she had written her "Policy Address" last year. The first is the support of the central government - you don't have to be afraid. The central government will always be the strongest backing of the SAR. The central government will definitely support the Chief Executive and the governance team in governing according to law. This is a great confidence. The second is your own promise. When you take office, you have made an oath and no reason to retreat at the last minute. No matter whether the road is straight or curved, you must continue to move forward. The third is the support of family members. These are the reasons why she has been able to face the difficulties in the past five years.
She said that another one is due to personality. "Someone once described me as the more difficult things I encounter, the more excited I am. There is a kind of motivation to really want to overcome difficulties. So although it is really difficult for some time, I look back now and these elements support me."
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Carl Lam choked up at the conclusion. She said that in the past five years, it is undeniable that it has been the most severe situation since Hong Kong's return. The challenges are unprecedented, with high and high winds and waves, but what drives herself to move forward bravely and fearless is a strong sense of historical mission and responsibility for the times.
She said that although the society has different opinions on her work, the members of the parliament here also believe that there is room for improvement for the SAR government led by her. "But I can say boldly that I have handed over a list of achievements worthy of myself, which also put a complete end to my 42-year official career."
Carrie Lam finally wishes the parliamentarians a smooth work, a harmonious political relationship, and Hong Kong citizens work together to embark on a new journey and create a more brilliant future for the cause of "one country, two systems".
Chairman of the Legislative Council:
Carrie Lam answered 445 questions during her term of office
Legislative Council Chairman Liang Junyan said at the end of the question-and-answer meeting that Carrie Lam attached importance to the relationship between executive legislation and attended 18 question-and-answer meetings and 18 "short questions and short answers" in the form of inquiries, and answered a total of 445 questions from lawmakers. During the
meeting, several members of parliament also thanked Carrie Lam for her contributions during her tenure.
Liang Junyan said that he would like to thank the Chief Executive for his always committed to cooperating with the Legislative Council for fulfilling constitutional responsibilities and supervising the government's governance. He then led all Legislative Council members to stand up and greet the Chief Executive.
There is no possibility of customs clearance with the mainland in the short term
Source: China News Service
On the same day, Carrie Lam talked about a number of issues in response to the inquiries of the parliamentarian. She said that although the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong in Japan has rebounded recently, experts believe that there is no need to tighten social distancing measures immediately, but the vaccination rate must continue to be increased.
Carl Lam admits that customs clearance with the mainland is a great challenge. Hong Kong should be careful to evaluate when and what measures should be taken, and there will be no possibility of "clearance" in the short term.
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