On May 28, the third session of the 13th National People's Congress deliberated and adopted the decision of the National People's Congress on the establishment and improvement of the legal system and implementation mechanism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the maintenance of national security, which is a necessary move to plug the loopholes in Hong Kong's national security laws, a fundamental policy to ensure the stability and long-term development of the "one country, two systems" and fully reflects the central government's determination to maintain national security It is of great and far-reaching significance that the strong will and firm determination fully reflect the central government's resolute safeguard and utmost concern for the overall interests of Hong Kong and the fundamental well-being of Hong Kong compatriots.

       National security is the basic premise of national survival and development, which is related to national core interests. Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the state has firmly implemented the policy of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. The practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has achieved universally recognized success. At the same time, the practice of "one country, two systems" has also encountered new situations, new problems, and new risks and challenges. At present, a prominent problem is that the national security risks of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are increasingly prominent. In particular, since the "revision of the regulations" in June last year, the "Hong Kong Independence" organization and the local radical separatist forces have become increasingly rampant, violent terrorist activities have been escalating, and external forces have deeply intervened in Hong Kong affairs, seriously challenged the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" principle, seriously damaged the rule of law, and seriously endangered the sovereignty, security and development interests of the country. Therefore, we must take effective measures to prevent, stop and punish.

       "The law is the end of governance." The various activities endangering national security in Hong Kong are becoming more and more serious. One of the important reasons is that there are obvious legal loopholes and lack of enforcement mechanism in maintaining national security in Hong Kong. Article 23 of the basic law of Hong Kong, local legislation has not been completed yet, and even has been seriously stigmatized and demonized by some other people, which leads to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's efforts in maintaining national security It is in a state of "no defense" rarely seen in the world. When radical violent crimes such as "black violence" and "speculation" are unbridled, when various separatist, subversive, infiltrative and destructive activities of internal and external forces are in full swing, acts and activities endangering national security are not stopped, and measures to safeguard national security are no longer perfect, the interests and well-being of the vast majority of Hong Kong citizens will be kidnapped, and the future of Hong Kong and the "one country, two systems" will be threatened Burial.

       The central government has the greatest and ultimate responsibility for the maintenance of national security. National security legislation belongs to the authority of the central government. Article 23 of the basic law of Hong Kong stipulates that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall legislate on its own to prohibit seven types of acts endangering national security, which is a special arrangement under the "one country, two systems" and does not affect the central government's continued construction of the legal system and implementation mechanism for safeguarding national security and the improvement of relevant legislation and law enforcement system. In the event that Hong Kong's national security is threatened and seriously damaged, and the government of the special administrative region is unable to complete legislation on its own, the National People's Congress, as the highest organ of state power, makes relevant decisions in accordance with the power conferred by the constitution, and authorizes the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to conduct acts and activities that seriously endanger national security, such as splitting the country, subverting the state power, organizing and carrying out terrorist activities, etc It is imperative that foreign and foreign forces intervene in the affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to legislate.

       "Without a harmonious and stable environment, how can there be a home where people live and work in peace and contentment!" The decision of the National People's Congress is aimed at a very small number of people suspected of crimes against national security, which will not only affect the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law, including freedom of March and assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, etc., but also better guarantee the legal rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents in a safe environment. Facts show that with the opening of national security loopholes in Hong Kong, the whole society will pay a heavy price. Only when the foundation of national security is solid and the overall social situation is stable, can we better protect basic rights and freedoms, solve deep-seated contradictions such as economic and people's livelihood, give full play to the institutional advantages of "one country, two systems" and win more development space for Hong Kong.

Maintaining national security is the core of "one country, two systems". "One country" is the premise and basis for the implementation of "two systems", which are subordinate to and derived from "one country" and unified in "one country". The most important requirement of a country is to safeguard its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. It should be noted that, in accordance with Article 23 of the basic law of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region still has the constitutional responsibility and legal obligation to legislate for the maintenance of national security, and it should complete the legislative task of Article 23 of the basic law as soon as possible. No legislation to safeguard national security and its implementation may conflict with the decision of the National People's Congress.

       National peace and security is the most basic and universal wish of the people. Maintaining national security has the most profound and extensive public opinion basis. A prosperous and stable Hong Kong meets the expectations of all parties. We believe that with the effective guarantee of our national security, Hong Kong will surely grow better and better, continue to write a new chapter of economic prosperity and development and the happy life of its citizens, and continue to make unique and important contributions to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

       Source: People's daily