"The attractiveness of Hong Kong has increased but not decreased", "After rectifying chaos, national security | Hong Kong National Security Law | Hong Kong"
According to the Hong Kong Sing Tao Daily website on July 1, July 1 is the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. The SAR government held a flag raising ceremony at 8 a.m. in Golden Bauhinia Square, Wanchai, and held a cocktail party at the Convention and Exhibition Center.
The Chief Executive, Li Jiachao, delivered a speech at the reception, stating that he celebrated the 26th anniversary of his return to China and the first anniversary of the current government with a uplifting heart, just like everyone else.
He continued to say that in the past year, Hong Kong has emerged from the shadow of the epidemic, and the government has made efforts to cultivate social confidence and hope. Without turning back, Hong Kong has already cleared customs with the mainland and aligned with the international community. He frankly stated that Hong Kong is on the fast lane of normalcy and is moving forward at full speed. He recalled the day of customs clearance, when he saw citizens and family and friends embracing each other, making everyone cherish the love between people more.
Li Jiachao said that Hong Kong has also emerged from the shadow of economic contraction and turned to positive growth, with an economic growth of 2.7% in the first quarter of this year, reversing the previous four consecutive quarters of decline; The number of visitors to Hong Kong in the first five months has exceeded the 10 million mark. The tourism industry and consumption drive economic recovery.
Li Jiachao also pointed out that he is full of confidence in Hong Kong, but needs to be prepared for danger. He described that although Hong Kong is generally stable, some countries have misjudged and deliberately targeted and suppressed the situation in Hong Kong, and there are also destructive forces of soft confrontation lurking within Hong Kong. He called on society to be vigilant. He pointed out that in the future, we will continue to fully and accurately implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, tell the story of Hong Kong well, create opportunities for its development, actively integrate into the overall development of the country, and develop the northern metropolitan area and the artificial island of Jiaoyi Island.
It was also reported on the website of Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao on June 30 that June 30 was the third anniversary of the implementation of Hong Kong's national security law. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, described that after the relevant laws came into effect, Hong Kong brought order to society, brought peace, and the attractiveness of Hong Kong continued to increase.
On June 30th, three years ago, Beijing announced and implemented the Hong Kong National Security Law. As of early June this year, 252 people have been arrested on suspicion of engaging in acts and activities that endanger national security. Among them, 155 people and 5 companies have been prosecuted, and 79 people have been convicted or are awaiting sentencing.
On June 30th, Li Jiachao attended an event and said that three years ago today, the central government decisively implemented the Hong Kong National Security Law, firmly supported Hong Kong, supported the rectification of chaos, effectively safeguarded national sovereignty, security and development interests, and restored peace to Hong Kong society. Under the dual protection of Hong Kong's national security law and patriot governance, the overall social stability and economic development have improved, and Hong Kong's attractiveness has continued to increase.
He said that Hong Kong is a common home for everyone, and every Hong Kong person has a responsibility to protect this home. He believes that this home in Hong Kong will have great potential and infinite scenery.
Dr. Chen Xiaofeng, Secretary General of the Hong Kong Law Exchange Foundation, pointed out in an interview with the Lianhe Zaobao that before the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Hong Kong Legislative Council and the District Councils fell into endless disputes and the pan politicized dilemma of "rab", and social development stagnated. The introduction of the Hong Kong National Security Law has effectively punished and prevented crimes that endanger national security.
Chen Xiaofeng said that with the next legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong will receive greater attention from Western countries in terms of national security, and the Hong Kong government must do a better job in promoting national security education in the future.
