This is the 1020th issue of "Hong Kong One Day"
Hong Kong held the "Prosperous country and establish country" legal forum
Two years ago, today, the National People's Congress passed the "Decision on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Implementation Mechanism for Maintaining National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", laying a solid legal foundation for the formulation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. To commemorate this important day, today (28th) the Hong Kong Department of Justice held a legal forum with the theme of "Promoting the Country and Developing the Country".
Singapore Chief Executive Carrie Lam attended the forum this morning (28th) and mentioned that the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in Hong Kong the year before was signed by her. She deeply felt that she had a great responsibility and a glorious mission. She said that she had worked in the government for more than 40 years and the efficiency of implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law was unprecedented. Within 10 days of promulgation, the National Security Commission held its first meeting. The National Security Office in Hong Kong, the National Security Department of the Police and the Department of Justice were established respectively, and the first batch of designated judges were appointed. The Implementation Rules were also published in the Gazette and effective.
Carrie Lam said that in order to thoroughly safeguard national security, "we must fully understand overall national security concept , and implement each concept in all aspects to achieve the purpose of 'prevention'." Examples of "improving the selection system" and the oath system of public officials are all "prevention" work that will be immediate. She said that Hong Kong is still in the early stage of maintaining national security, and she said that the next government must further improve the "political awareness, national security awareness, overall view and spirit of not fearing struggle" of the governance team, emphasizing that it is necessary to live up to the country and the people.
She also said that SAR officials must see that the situation in Hong Kong is still grim and complex, especially the external forces surrounding China are constantly emerging, while local radicals and even underground organizations that advocate terrorism are still ready to move, believing that the national security awareness and political responsibility of the senior government and public institutions must continue to deepen.
Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council Wang Linggui When attending the Hong Kong National Security Law Legal Forum through a video, he said that the fundamental purpose of formulating and implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law is to plug the legal loopholes in safeguarding national security in Hong Kong, maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong residents. It is a crackdown on a very small number of acts and activities that seriously endanger national security. Facts are better than words. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong has bid farewell to the turbulent situation. Various violent crime cases have dropped sharply, society has gradually stabilized, the governance order of the SAR has returned to normal, the governance environment has been improved, the flag of patriotism and love for Hong Kong has been flying high, Hong Kong's rule of law index continues to rank among the top in the world, the number of media has not decreased but increased, the economy and finance have continued to be strong, the number of foreign-funded companies has continued to grow, and investors' confidence in Hong Kong has continued to increase.
Wang Linggui emphasized that the Hong Kong National Security Law is the "heart-boosting agent" of Hong Kong's rule of law, the "guardian saint" of residents' rights and freedoms, and the "peace of mind" to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and development.
Lu Yonggang, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said in his speech that "stability" has always been the prerequisite and guarantee for Hong Kong's development. The Hong Kong National Security Law promotes the SAR to put the regular track of "from chaos to governance"; ensures that the SAR starts a new situation of "good politics and good governance"; and escorts the SAR to ", one country, two systems, and " to move forward steadily.
"Many provisions of the National Security Law still need to be implemented in detail, and there are many vague understandings of the national security situation and the risks faced in Hong Kong in society." Zhang Yong, deputy director of the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, believes that to do this work well, we must first be based on the overall situation of national security. Maintaining national security is the central government's responsibility. In a country, the standards for national security are unified. Maintaining national security in Hong Kong must serve and obey the needs and requirements of overall national security.
Director of the National Security Office in Hong Kong Zheng Yanxiong said, "The prerequisite for Hong Kong's autonomy is to ensure national sovereignty, security, and development interests. In the final analysis, the prerequisite for high autonomy is to be highly conscious and to make the central government feel at ease.” Zheng Yanxiong pointed out that Hong Kong uses British and American legal system in the end, in order to safeguard China's interests and Hong Kong's interests. It must not ignore national interests because of using the British and American legal system. It must not ignore the fact that Hong Kong returns to China to continue the values of the Hong Kong and British period, and even listen to the British and American countries domineeringly. He emphasized that delusions to adapt to Hong Kong through street politics to change the mainland political system is a stupid putting the cart before the horse, and he must play with fire and burning himself.
HTM1HTM1HTM3 Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong pointed out that the Hong Kong National Security Law is a method of to consolidate the foundation and strengthen the basics of , which has effectively promoted the return of "one country, two systems" to the right track. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the bottom line of "one country" has become increasingly solid, the "two systems" has gained greater vitality and space, the governance efficiency of the SAR has been improved, and the vitality and superiority of "one country, two systems" has been further demonstrated.
HTM2SAR government has found 350 hectares of land 330,000 public housing units will be built
In Hong Kong, high housing prices and short land supply have always been issues that need to be solved urgently. Hong Kong Transportation and Housing Bureau Director Chen Fan said in his blog today (28th) that after years of hard work, he has found about 350 hectares of land, which is enough to build 330,000 public housing units, which can meet the needs of public housing in the next 10 years.
Chen Fan visited citizens living in Tai Kok Tsui (Chen Fan Blog)
On the other hand, in order to assist and alleviate the living burden of families living in unsuitable residences, the government has launched the "Cash Allowance Trial Plan" and "Subdivided Flat Rental Control" to alleviate their financial pressure and protect subdivided flat tenants.
Chen Fan said that the Hong Kong authorities are actively promoting transitional housing, and there are 5,215 units of transitional housing that have been put into service. Together with other projects that have started or are under research, there are more than 20,000 units. He said that the Legislative Council approved the first 5 billion yuan appropriation in mid-2020 to provide financial support to non-government agencies to comprehensively promote transitional housing construction. 30 non-government agencies have participated, the target units have "increased" to 20,000, and the funding allocation has also increased to 11.6 billion yuan twice.
Chen Zhaoshi : Confirmation in a single day fluctuated around 200 cases, and the epidemic was in a stalemate
The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong continues to ease. Ou Jiarong, chief physician of the Infectious Disease Department of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of the Department of Health, announced that as of 0:00 today, 270 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, of which 116 were confirmed by nucleic acid test , and 154 were positive cases.
However, Chen Zhaoshi, Director of the Food and Health Bureau, said on a radio program today (28th) that the number of people admitted to hospitals, severe cases and deaths in the Hospital Authority has been declining recently, but the community transmission chain still exists. She suspected that it may be involved in new variant viruses, pointing to challenges in epidemic prevention. Chen Zhaoshi believes that it is necessary for high-risk groups such as school faculty and staff, medical staff, etc. to continue to maintain daily testing.
Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong fluctuates around 200 cases in a single day. According to the daily nucleic acid tests conducted in Hong Kong, the positive ratio is between 0.1% and 0.2%. She described the epidemic as a stalemate. Chen Zhaoshi continued to point out that sporadic cases in schools and hospitals can be detected as early as possible, and no major outbreak has been seen yet. The SAR government will pay close attention to whether the epidemic rebounds after relaxing social distancing measures.
Recently, a couple who arrived in Hong Kong from the United States found a confirmed diagnosis after completing the quarantine at Lan Kwai Fong Hotel in Jiurufang, Central. A couple of Nepal arrived in Hong Kong were also infected with the epidemic. Chen Zhaoshi said that quarantine hotels may have air transmission, so imports from overseas are not without risks. The government is studying and requiring incoming people to undergo an additional nucleic acid test during their own monitoring at home after completing quarantine in hotels. She hopes that citizens, especially the elderly, will undergo more tests and be isolated and treated as early as possible.
Chen Zhaoshi Data picture (Source: Hong Kong Wenhui)
The third phase of "Vaccine Pass" will be implemented next Tuesday (31st). At that time, if people aged 12 or above have been vaccinated for 6 months, they will have to receive the third dose before they can enter the catering and designated places. In response to the new regulations, the number of people vaccinated in Hong Kong has recently rebounded, and people queuing for injections has reappeared. As of last night, more than 3.75 million Hong Kong has received the third dose, accounting for 55.3% of the population aged 12 or above. More than 100,000 people have received the fourth shot.
