Li Jiachao: The Hong Kong Government still hopes to complete Article 23 of this year o

(Hong Kong Comprehensive News) Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao reiterated that the position of the SAR Government has not changed. It still hopes to complete the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law this year or next year.

According to the Hong Kong government news website, the Li family super on Tuesday (February 14) to answer media questions before the Executive Council that the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law is the constitutional responsibility of the Hong Kong government.He believes that all parties may not have a comprehensive grasp of the seriousness of the issues of the legislation of Article 23, and emphasize that the national security risks are ever -changing. At present, international relations are complicated, and the possibility of lurking in Hong Kong in Guoan risks.

He said: "As of Article 23, our goals have not changed. We hope to complete this year as soon as possible, otherwise we still want to complete it next year."

Vice Chairman of the Overseas Chinese Federation, Lu Wenduan, worry about making the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party take the opportunity to deceive the votes

Earlier, Lu Wenduan, vice chairman of China Overseas Chinese Federation, wrote in Ming Pao on Monday that the Hong Kong government should not be legislative on Article 23 or public consultation on Article 23 of the year. One of the reasons is that Taiwan will enter the election time in the second half of the year.He was worried that the relevant legislative work might allow the DPP to use the opportunity to discredit "one country, two systems", and confusing the people to deceive votes.

Liu Zhaojia, a consultant to the National Hong Kong and Macau Research Association, also told the online media "Hong Kong 01" that since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong can handle most of the threats currently facing.Therefore, he believes that the urgency of Article 23 has a relatively decline.

Lu Wenduan and Liu Zhaojia are considered scholars familiar with the Beijing policy. After their voice, the outside world thought that the Hong Kong government would temporarily relieve Article 23 of the legislation.

Article 23 of the Basic Law states that Hong Kong must prohibit the rebellion, the country, incite the rebellion, subvert the central government, steal national secrets, conduct political activities in Hong Kong, or establish a connection with Hong Kong political organizations, etc.Legislation by yourself.In 2003, the Hong Kong Government tried to legislate. As a result, 500,000 people protested on the street, and the Hong Kong Government was forced to put on hold.

Beijing relaxation of the Consul General in Hong Kong to meet the requirements of Hong Kong officials

On the other hand, according to the South China Morning Post, the Chinese Central Government has relaxed the requirements of the US Consul General in Hong Kong to meet with Hong Kong officials or representatives of public education institutions. Before engaging in, it must be approved by Beijing to change to a five -day party.

But the unknown pro -establishment of the Legislative Council quoted by the South China Morning Post said that although the policy has been relaxed, he will still avoid meeting with US personnel."Our remarks will be recorded by diplomats and submitted to the (US) State Council in the form of reports. One day it may be made public. Who knows if we are wrong?"