General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President Xi Jinping delivered a report at the opening meeting of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China yesterday. Chief Executive Li Jiachao posted on a social networking site, pointing out that “one country, two systems” and the work of Hong Kong and Macau were mentioned many times in the work report, which fully demonstrated the central government’s high priority and was encouraging. The “Four Points of Hope” will become the general direction and blueprint for future governance. As for the lack of mention in this report that Hong Kong should promote democracy in an orderly manner, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Tan Yiu-chung, does not think it is neglected. DAB Chairman Li Huiqiong believes that the commitment of the Basic Law to Hong Kong’s democracy has not changed.
Li Jiachao watched the live broadcast of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China yesterday morning, and later posted on Facebook that the report made an incisive discussion on the practice of “one country, two systems”, which is a definite needle for promoting Hong Kong’s development. This will be the general direction and blueprint for future governance, he said. He predicted that he would put forward more measures and policies to develop the economy and improve people’s livelihood in the “Policy Address” to be released the next day (19th), including land and housing issues and enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness.
Tan Yaozong: The report shows that Hong Kong should focus on economic development in the future
Compared with the report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, this time there is no mention of promoting democracy in Hong Kong in an orderly manner. Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, believes that the lack of mention does not mean that the central government has ignored it. He also said that in the report, Xi Jinping once once more mentioned that “one country, two systems” is the best arrangement for Hong Kong, which is of far-reaching significance and will become the party’s line and policy in the future. He also pointed out that it is not the first time that Xi Jinping has mentioned that Hong Kong needs to solve the deep-seated contradictions in the economy and society, which shows that Hong Kong’s future focus is on economic development, and it needs to constantly review and reform.
Lee Wai-kyung: The Basic Law’s Democracy Promise remains unchanged
DAB Chairman Li Huiqiong believes that this report does not mention that Hong Kong should promote democracy in an orderly manner because Hong Kong has experienced extraordinary past five years. important policy towards Hong Kong. She also said that the Basic Law’s commitment to Hong Kong’s democracy is clearly stated and has not changed. Li Huiqiong also pointed out that the central government knows the expectations of Hong Kong citizens for customs clearance with the mainland, and believes that the SAR government will achieve connectivity with the world in terms of epidemic prevention policies.
Lin Jianyue: The report further points out the development direction
Lin Jianyue, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said the report was encouraging and pointed out the direction for the country’s cause. Lin Jianyue also said that Hong Kong has entered a new stage from chaos to governance and prosperity. The 20th National Congress will inject new impetus into Hong Kong’s development and the steady and long-term implementation of “One Country, Two Systems”. All sectors of society should fully and accurately implement the “One Country, Two Systems” policy. Being more actively integrated into the overall situation of national development will not only play a greater role in building a modern country in an all-round way, but also open up greater opportunities for Hong Kong.
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