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By Zhong Sheng

The rule of law is never to be played with, and those who go against the laws shall never escape punishment.

The District Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) recently sentenced Joshua Wong Chi-fung, an instigator of the Hong Kong riots, as well as other three persons, four to ten months in jail for participating in an unauthorized assembly.

The judgment was made strictly according to the Basic Law and judicial proceedings of the HKSAR, based on solid facts and legal procedure.

However, a U.S. politician ridiculously requested the HKSAR government to immediately release these anti-China rioters on twitter.

Does he want to be a judge in Hong Kong? If he does, he must learn first the laws of Hong Kong and then see if he’s qualified to be one.

The human rights and freedom in Hong Kong, including the freedom of speech and the freedom of assembly, are fully protected by the Chinese constitution and the Basic Law of the HKSAR. However, there are legal boundaries for every right and interest. No one enjoys the freedom to hurt the personal and property security of others, the freedom to undermine social prosperity and stability, or the freedom to challenge national sovereignty, security and development interests.

The four anti-China rioters are suspected of an illegal assembly. Their mean practice to challenge the police authority and cripple the government through organized massive illegal assembly is tolerated in no law-based society.

The judge of the case said when announcing judgment that the defendants were intentionally, premeditatedly and blatantly violating the law, as they had been told that the assembly was not authorized. There must be deterring punishment to underline the severity of the case, so as to avoid imitation.

Hong Kong is an inalienable part of China and its affairs are China’s internal affairs that brook no interference by any external forces. How dare the U.S. politician request the HKSAR government to release the defendants that have pled guilty and try to meddle in the normal and justifiable adjudication of the HKSAR! His practice not only goes against the rule of law, but also violates international law and the basic norms governing international relations.

The U.S. politician can’t be unclear about the causal relationship between illegality and punishment. In the U.S., illegal assembly is banned, and anyone that participates in it will face severe punishment. For instance, unlawful assembly is a Class B misdemeanor in Alabama, and is punishable by six months of imprisonment and a $3,000 fine. In Arizona, it is considered a first-degree felony that is punishable by six months of imprisonment and a $2,500 fine.

There’s no doubt that the judgment made by the District Court of the HKSAR was an act to safeguard justice with the rule of law. The improper and irresponsible remarks made by the U.S. politician is totally shameful as it puts political manipulation above the law.

The hypocritical double standard of some U.S. politicians have again and again hindered the law enforcement of Hong Kong judiciary authorities, and offered shelter and even whitewashed criminals. They are standing on the opposite side of Hong Kong’s rule of law and order, as well as the Hong Kong citizens.

Of course, the U.S. attempts to interfere in Hong Kong affairs and China’s domestic affairs are doomed to end up in vain. To ensure that laws are put in place, observed, and strictly enforced and that anyone who violates the law is held to account is necessary for safeguarding social orders and people’s interests with the rule of law.

It must be noted that China has the resolution, confidence and capability to contain foreign interference, safeguard national security, and ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of the HKSAR.

(Zhong Sheng is a pen name often used by People’s Daily to express its views on foreign policy.)

By Zhong Sheng

The White House signed the so-called “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” into law on July 14, local
time, regardless of the solemn representations from the Chinese side.
China strongly condemns and opposes such gross interference in Hong Kong affairs and China’s
internal affairs, as the U.S., maliciously denigrating the national security legislation for Hong
Kong and threatening to impose sanctions on China, has seriously violated international law and
the basic norms underpinning international relations.
No matter how external elements try to exert pressure, it cannot shake China’s resolution and will
to safeguard sovereignty and security and uphold Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity. The U.S.
attempts to thwart implementation of the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) are doomed to fail.
The so-called “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” is an evil act fabricated by some U.S. politicians.
Boasting “responsibility” and “obligation”, they are indeed grossly trampling on international law
and the basic norms underpinning international relations. They turns a blind eye to facts and calls
white black, revealing their ignorance of and prejudice against the “one country, two systems”
principle. The so-called “rights” and “freedoms” in the mouth of the U.S. are just its “rights” to
contain China’s development through the chaos in Hong Kong, and the “freedoms” to trample on
international law and meddle in China’s domestic affairs.
The approval of the so-called “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” and the decision to make it a law,
which were completed after the proclamation and implementation of the Law on Safeguarding
National Security in the HKSAR, fully exposed the hegemony and ugliness of the U.S. on Hong
Kong affairs.
The legal basis of China’s governance over the HKSAR lies in the Chinese Constitution and the
Basic Law of the HKSAR, not the Sino-British Joint Declaration, whose essence is China’s
resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong.
After Hong Kong’s return to its motherland, the principles and policies proposed by the central
government of China in the Declaration concerning Hong Kong have all been included in the
Basic Law of the HKSAR, and they have also been comprehensively and effectively implemented.
The so-called China’s violation of international obligations is a total mistake. The “Hong Kong
Autonomy Act” fabricated by the U.S. and the sanctions on China reflect typical hegemonic
thinking and bullying mentality.
“One country, two systems” is a basic state policy adopted by the Chinese government. No one
understands it better or cherishes it more than China does. Since the protests over the proposed
amendments to the HKSAR’s extradition bill in June 2019, the radical violent crimes in the special
administrative region have seriously challenged the limits of the principle.
By making and implementing the national security law in Hong Kong, China has provided strong
institutional and legal guarantee for the long-term stability of the “one country, two systems”
principle. The legislation is an effective remedy to Hong Kong’s governance, and will be sure to
bring orders back to the special administrative region.
Based on the ignorance of and prejudice on the “one country, two systems” principle and its
practices, the U.S. made the so-called “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” and tried to stop China from
implementing the national security law. What it does is to realize its evil intentions in the name of
law, which seriously violates international law and justice.

The so-called “rights” and “freedoms” in the “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” exposed American
hypocrisy. The radical violent crimes taking place in Hong Kong threaten the life and property
safety of the Hong Kong residents, and are way beyond the boundary and limits of the legal
freedoms and rights. However, some U.S. politicians called these practices “a beautiful sight to
behold” and blatantly supported the anti-China forces.
When China is implementing the national security law in Hong Kong which targets a very narrow
category of criminal acts and activities that endanger national security and protects the safety and
rights and freedoms the vast majority of the Hong Kong residents enjoy in accordance with the
law, the U.S. is fanning up the so-called “rights” and “freedoms.” What lies behind is only an evil
heart.
Recently, over 70 countries voiced support to China’s adoption of the Law on Safeguarding
National Security in the HKSAR at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC),
opposing the interference in China’s domestic affairs in the name of human rights. A young
representative from the HKSAR to the UNHRC also voiced opposition to the anti-China forces in
Hong Kong. The aspiration of Hong Kong residents, as well as the call for justice from the
international society are solemn condemnation against U.S. wrong deeds.
China is firmly determined in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development
interests, implementing “one country, two systems” fully and faithfully, and opposing foreign
interference in Hong Kong affairs. Practices will prove that the Law on Safeguarding National
Security in the HKSAR will offer solid institutional guarantee for Hong Kong’s long-term
prosperity and stability.
China urges the U.S. to understand the situation, obey international laws and norms underpinning
international relations, and stop any form of intervention in Hong Kong affairs and China’s
domestic affairs. China is resolute to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, and will react
strongly to the U.S. wrong deeds. The U.S. shall bear all consequences.
(Zhong Sheng is a pen name often used by People’s Daily to express its views on foreign policy.)

By People’s Daily

The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was passed unanimously by the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, on June 30.

The NPC Standing Committee also listed it in Annex III to the HKSAR Basic Law to be gazetted and enacted in Hong Kong by the SAR government.

As a strong support for the long-term and sustained implementation of “one country, two systems” principle, it will help Hong Kong go back to the right track and start again, and guarantee the rights and interests, as well as freedoms of Hong Kong residents.

It is also in compliance withthe universal truth that the rights and freedoms of residents will be guaranteed to the maximum extentpossible, if the security of a country is guaranteed and itssociety remains stable.

Chinese President Xi Jinpingremarked, “Without a harmonious and stable environment, how can people live in peace and enjoy their work!”What he said was particularly proved true in the protests over the proposed amendments to the HKSAR’s extraditionbill in June 2019.

Planed and instigated by anti-China forceswho attempt to disrupt Hong Kong, black-clad rioters and“mutual destruction” tactic once swept the HKSAR. Extremists and violent radicals set fire and hurledgasoline and petrol bombs, confronted the police enforcement with violence, restricted and beat up policemen and civilians, illegallypossessed guns and ammunition, installed explosive devices, created fear and panic with anthrax and made many terrorist attacks.

Living and working in peace and contentment, and enjoying the rights and freedomshas become a luxury when the most basic personal safety and daily life are threatened.

Today, people are fully aware that those who provoke violence and apply “mutual destruction” tactic are the biggest enemies of the rights and freedom of the residents of Hong Kong.

Anti-China forces attempting to destabilize Hong Kong, by particularly taking advantage of Hong Kong’s national security loophole in legislation,have recklessly engaged in activities that jeopardize the principle of“one country, two systems.”

Moreover, they pitted safeguarding national security against protecting the rights and freedoms of residents, and stigmatized and demonized Article 23 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law, in a bid to better carry out secession, subversion, infiltration and sabotage activities against the mainland.

The legislation will target a small minority of severe criminals jeopardizing national security, including secession, subverting state power and organizing and carrying out terrorist activities, as well as interference in the HKSAR’s internal affairs by foreign or external forces.

Preventing, prohibiting and punishing these illegal acts in accordance with the Law aims to safeguard national security and maintain prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, better protect life and property of a majority of Hong Kong residents, and rights and freedoms prescribed in the Basic Law.

Safeguarding national security overlaps with protecting rights and freedoms in essence.It is clearly stipulated in the Law thatthe HKSAR must act in line with rule of law. And the Law also underlines respecting and protecting human rights.

When the law is enacted, Hong Kong citizens’rights and freedoms of speech, press, publication, assembly,association, procession and of demonstrationthat are enshrined in the Basic Law of the HKSAR and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rightsas applied to the SAR will remain the same.

Besides, normal exchanges and contact between residents and legal persons of the international metropolis and other countries, regions and international organizations will be protected, too.

Admittedly, some Hong Kong residents’ understanding and trust of the country, especially the rule of law of the mainland is another deep-seat issue.

Thanks to the sheer endeavor in the past four decades since reform and opening up, China has made remarkable achievements in establishing the rule of law. A law-based environment is the best environment for doing business. The Chinese mainland remains one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investment, which speaks volume for the rule of law in China.

The mainland and Hong Kong do not differ greatly in terms of criminal justice systems. Since security organizations perform tasks in accordance with the law and follow a rigorous procedurein the mainland, there is no need to worry that these organizations will not respect the rule of law in the HKSAR.

In recent years,many foreigners based in the mainland have repeated on many occasions that China is the safest place in the world, which serves as the best demonstration.

Since the return of Hong Kong to the motherland, the principles of “one country, two systems”, “Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong” and a high degree of autonomy have been implemented in good faith. It is acknowledged by all that all the rights and freedoms of the residents of theHKSAR are fully protected, andthat the residents are entitled to a wider range of rights and freedoms than what they had under the British colonial rule.

With the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the new guardian for the HKSAR, the residents will be sure to better enjoy the institutional advantages of the “one country, two systems” principle, and work and live in an even safer, more stable and more harmonious social environment.

When chaos and fear disappear and peace and harmony is restored on the land of Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient will embrace a more splendid future.

People’s Daily
The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) adopted on June 30 by the Standing Committee of the
13th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, has established a seawall
safeguarding the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
Listed by the NPC Standing Committee in Annex III to the HKSAR Basic Law, the national
security legislation is expected to terminate the region’s long-standing “unguarded” condition in
national security after being applied in the HKSAR.
Since the disturbance related to the now-withdrawn ordinance amendments concerning the
transfer of fugitives in the HKSAR in June 2019, “Hong Kong independence” forces, radical
separatist forces, and the opposition in the region have grossly trampled on the rule of law and
social stability of Hong Kong, inflicted heavy losses on its economy, damaged its business
environment and international image, and undermined foreign investors’ confidence in the
HKSAR.
With international agencies constantly downgrading Hong Kong’s credit rating because of its
social unrest, the region lost its title as the world’s freest economy, which it had maintained for 25
consecutive years. Besides, the city’s ranking among global financial centers has also dropped to
the sixth.
The region logged an 8.9-percent year-on-year slump in its GDP in the first quarter of the year,
representing the sharpest quarterly decline on record.
In addition, the HKSAR’s unemployment rate rocketed to 5.9 percent in the period from March to
May, a record high in 15 years. It is the reality Hong Kong faces.
Safeguarding national security is the foundation and a prerequisite for Hong Kong’s prosperity
and stability.
The rapidly evolving situation in the region during the past more than a year has fully
demonstrated that prosperity and stability is totally out of the question without the guarantee of
national security.
It must be understood clearly that legal loopholes regarding national security have cost Hong
Kong society dear.
Because of the lack of national security legislation, Hong Kong has witnessed in pain how the
“Hong Kong independence” forces, black-clad rioters, and home-grown terrorists who threatened
“mutual destruction” have kept escalating their violent activities at various locations, and
secessionist, subversive, collusive, and disruptive practices have been conducted so unrestrainedly.
The efforts of China’s central government to plug the loopholes in safeguarding national security
in Hong Kong, stop violence and curb disorder with effective measures, and restore the region’s
sound legal and business environment are not only in line with the common interests of all sectors
of Hong Kong society as well as foreign investors in the region, but also important guarantee of
Hong Kong’s status as a global financial, trade, and shipping center.

Only with a solid foundation for national security and overall social stability can a country create
better environment and greater room to address deep-seated problems and issues troubling
economy and people’s livelihood.
When Hong Kong was confronted with severe challenges in safeguarding national security and
was unable to complete relevant legislation on its own, the central government took decisive
measures to establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding
national security in Hong Kong from the state level.
The endeavor has been not only absolutely imperative for the prevention and control of national
security risks, but also the fundamental solution to problems undermining the long-term
prosperity, peace, and order of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong could never return to the right track and restore order if its legal loopholes in
safeguarding national security remained, weak links in the system not improved, and the main
dangers obstructing its long-term prosperity and stability not eliminated.
It can be predicted that with the introduction of the new national security law, which defines a
clear bottom line of national security and explicit standards of right and wrong, Hong Kong will
see less confrontations and internal friction stirred up by people with ulterior motives, so that the
whole society can focus efforts on development in an easier manner.
The introduction of the national security law brings Hong Kong citizens the freedom of enjoying a
peaceful life without concerns about the threat of black-clad rioters, the freedom of safe business
operation, and the freedom of safe trips to office and school.
By guaranteeing a stable environment, putting an end to the social unrest, boosting market
confidence, bringing the city into the right track, and setting a bottom line of national security, the
new law means to the SAR the hope of solving deep-rooted social and economic problems
including the housing woes, brighter development prospects for various sectors, and greater roles
of the advantages of the “one country, two systems” principle.
Far-sighted personages in Hong Kong have pointed out since the onset of the legislative
procedures for the national security law that the region is about to move from chaos to order.
Chief Executive of HKSAR Carrie Lam has also noted that restoring order and confidence is
crucial for a fresh start of Hong Kong economy.
It’s believed that with the newly adopted national security law for Hong Kong and the firm
support of the central government, the SAR will soon stop violence, end the chaos and restore
order.
With its efforts focusing on construction and development after the introduction of the new law,
Hong Kong will be able to make full use of the institutional strengths of the “one country, two
systems” principle, make the most of major opportunities brought along by important initiatives
such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-
Macao Greater Bay Area, rebuild its advantages while integrating itself into the overall
development of the country, and continue to create new development legends.

A total of 53 countries supported Chinas national security law for Hong Kong at the 44th Session
of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Tuesday, triumphing over
27 members that attacked and called for harsh measures against China over issues involving Hong
Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet.
The landslide victory was seen by experts as showing that Chinas achievements in human rights
have won more supporters and become known by wider audiences. The double standards of some
Western countries that tried to politicize the UNHRC and to use human rights-related issues as
weapons to attack China, brought themselves more criticism within the international community.
On behalf of 53 countries, Cuba made a joint statement in Geneva on Tuesday, expressing support
for Chinas passing the national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The representative from Cuba said that not interfering with a sovereign states internal affairs is
the basic principle of the UN Charter and the international order. The National Security Law for
Hong Kong is Chinas legitimate power. This is not a question about human rights and it should
not be discussed at the human rights council, the Cuban representative said.
The Cuban representative stressed that every country has the right to safeguard its national
security via legislative means, and enact measures based on such a purpose. Cuba welcomes the
passing of the national security law for Hong Kong, stressing it sticks to the "one country, two
systems" principle.
The person said the move is beneficial for Hong Kongs long-term prosperity, and it guarantees
that Hong Kong residents can better exercise their legal rights and freedoms in a safe environment.
Cuba said that Hong Kong is an inseparable part of China, and Hong Kong's affairs are China's
internal affairs, and this should allow no interference from the outside. It also urged relevant
parties to stop using Hong Kong to meddle in China's internal affairs.
Meanwhile, UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva Julian Braithwaite delivered a
cross-regional joint statement on behalf of 27 countries at the session.
Braithwaite urged the Chinese governments to "reconsider the imposition of this legislation and to
engage Hong Kong's people, institutions and judiciary to prevent further erosion of the rights and
freedoms that the people of Hong Kong have enjoyed for many years."
Western countries now see the UNHRC as a platform to serve their own political purposes, and
although the US has withdrawn from the council, it still has strong influence over many members
in the organization, thus its allies are trying to speak for the US on the UNHRC, Zhu Ying, a
professor of international law at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, told the
Global Times.
Chinas Permanent Mission to the UN on Tuesday rejected a statement by Kelly Craft, US
permanent representative to the UN, on what she claimed were China's human rights "abuses."
"On June 30, the US Permanent Representative to the United Nations issued a seriously biased
statement, making baseless comments on Chinas human rights situation and interfering in China's
internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition," said a statement by a
spokesperson of the Chinese mission.
Many human rights problems have surfaced in the Western world in recent years, the most recent

being the death of George Floyd, which has sparked worldwide mass protests over racial
problems, experts said. Tragedies like those have convinced people worldwide of how flawed
Western human rights are.
However, such a human rights disaster has not led to wide criticism from so-called human rights
fighters, such as Human Rights Watch, that were most vocal about Chinas human rights problems,
said Zhang Yonghe, professor and executive dean of the Human Rights Institution of Southwest
University of Political Science and Law in Chongqing Municipality.
Zhang said it is their indulgence and double standards toward Western countries, especially the
US, that have blinded the world about its negligence toward its own human rights problems.
"Now, China needs to tear off the cover and show the world how US-style human rights are,"
Zhang said.
Zhu said that as China's influence projected worldwide has grown stronger, more countries are
recognizing China's system of human rights, believing it provides an alternative model of how to
improve people's lives and secure sovereignty.
The UNHRC has become more polarized as countries vie to voice support for either Chinese style
human rights or the Western type, said Zhu.
Countries should choose whatever type suits their own development, rather than subject the choice
to selfish political purposes or use human rights issue as tool to attack other countries.
Source: Global Times

country, two systems"
By People's Daily
On June 30, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC)
passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security
in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and adopted a decision to
list the law in Annex III to the HKSAR Basic Law.
As a major move of the central government to manage Hong Kong affairs since its
return to the motherland in 1997, the law will fully and faithfully implement the
principle of “one country, two systems” and the HKSAR Basic Law, help safeguard
national sovereignty, security and development interests, maintain Hong Kong's
lasting prosperity and stability, and ensure the long-term stability of "one country, two
systems". It bears both practical and historical significance.
The practice of "one country, two systems" has achieved a universally recognized
success in Hong Kong since its return to the motherland. However, it has also
encountered new circumstances and problems.
Especially since the disturbance related to the now-withdrawn ordinance amendments
concerning the transfer of fugitives in the HKSAR last June, the "anti-China" forces
in Hong Kong have publicly supported "Hong Kong's independence," "self-
determination" and "referendum" and engaged in activities to undermine the national
unity and separate Hong Kong from China.
Meanwhile, some foreign and external forces blatantly interfered in Hong Kong
affairs, supporting and protecting the "anti-China" forces in Hong Kong and using
Hong Kong to damage the national security of China.
The Chinese people, including the Hong Kong compatriots, have realized more than
ever that the long-term absence of a national security law in Hong Kong has plunged
the special administrative region into the gravest situation since its return to the
motherland and that the collusion of "anti-China" forces inside and outside Hong
Kong has greatly hindered the long-term stability of the "one country, two systems"
principle.
The principle of "one country, two systems" was proposed to achieve and maintain
national unity, while safeguarding national security is at the core of the principle.
Enacting the law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR based on the
authorization of the NPC, the Standing Committee of the NPC aims to improve
institutional mechanisms related to the implementation of the Constitution, the
HKSAR Basic Law, and the NPC Decision on Establishing and Improving the Legal
System and Enforcement Mechanisms for the HKSAR to Safeguard National Security
under new circumstances. It will work to plug the legal loopholes, make up for the

lack of relevant mechanisms and deal with shortcomings of the HKSAR in
safeguarding national security. Besides, it will also prompt the HKSAR to fulfill its
constitutional and major responsibilities to safeguard national security, make
systematic and comprehensive regulation in legal system and implementation
mechanism at both national and the HKSAR levels, and properly handle the docking,
compatibility, and complementarity between the law on safeguarding national security
in the HKSAR and relevant national and HKSAR laws.
These efforts are made to fully and faithfully implement the principle of “one country,
two systems” and make sure the principle is not distorted in practice and keeps
advancing in the right direction.
The legislation on national security is a legislative power of every sovereign state, be
it unitary or federal.
The law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, which has 66 articles in six
chapters, is a comprehensive law that covers the contents in substantive law,
procedural law and organic law.
It clearly stipulates the duties and government bodies of the HKSAR for safeguarding
national security; the four categories of offences – secession, subversion, terrorist
activities, and collusion with a foreign country or external elements to endanger
national security – and their corresponding penalties; jurisdiction, applicable law and
procedure; office of the central government for safeguarding national security in the
HKSAR; and other contents.
The legislation thus establishes a legal system and enforcement mechanism for the
HKSAR to safeguard national security.
It not only plugs the legal loopholes of Hong Kong in protecting national security, but
effectively restrains the "anti-China" forces in Hong Kong, thus preventing and
controlling the risks in national security and consolidating the foundation of "one
country, two systems".
Only when the basis of "one country" is guaranteed can Hong Kong embrace greater
benefits of "two systems".
It should be noted that the newly-adopted legislation only targets a few actions and
activities that seriously endanger national security, such as "Hong Kong's
independence," “black-clad violence,” and mobsters’ “mutual destruction.” It will not
affect the capitalist system in the region or its high degree of autonomy and legal
system.
Only with national security can Hong Kong guarantee its social stability, lay the
foundations for solving development problems, and effectively protect the life and
property safety, rights and freedom of the Hong Kong residents. National security will
also enable the HKSAR government and society to concentrate on solving the deep-
seated contradictions and problems related to the economy and people's livelihood.
In a word, "one country, two systems" could only be put into better practice when

national security is well protected.
The year 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the promulgation of the HKSAR Basic
Law. As a legal and institutional embodiment of the "one country, two systems"
principle, the HKSAR Basic Law has been adopted to maintain national unity and
territorial integrity and protect Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.
The newly-passed law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR is believed to
help ensure the long-term stability of "one country, two systems".
While remaining true to its original aspiration and marching forward, the central
government of China has enough sincerity and confidence to ensure that the "one
country, two systems" principle remains unchanged and is unwaveringly upheld. It
also has the resolve and capability to ensure no distortion of the "one country, two
systems" practice.