(Hong Kong Comprehensive News) Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Work Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council of China, communicated with people in the legal community in Hong Kong on Sunday (February 25).Du Yan, chairman of the Hong Kong Lawyer Association, said that he reported to Xia Baolong that he hoped that the provisions of Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law should also balance the rights of citizens to be guaranteed by the Basic Law while maintaining national security.
Comprehensive Ming Pao and the Internet media "Hong Kong 01" reported that Xia Baolong conducted about two hours of exchanges with people in the legal community on Sunday.After the Du Yan meeting, he mentioned to Xia Baolong that 23 legal provisions There are indeed many different views, which reflects that Hong Kong is a society with diversified and free speech.
Du Yan also said that in addition to maintaining national security, the rights of citizens under the Basic Law should also make a good balance.He did not disclose Xia Baolong's response, but said that the central government attaches great importance to the views of the legal community. The exchanges between the two sides are very constructive, and Xia Baolong is very patient to listen to opinions.
Participants include Lin Dingguo, the director of the Hong Kong Department of Justice, Zhang Guojun, deputy director, and Chen Zeming, president of the Lawyer Association.Chen Zeming said that the meeting showed the opinions of Xia Baolong's attention to the legal community of Hong Kong, and the central government's affirmation of Hong Kong as a rule of law society.He also believes that Xia Baolong supports Hong Kong to continue to maintain its international advantages.
Article 23 legislative consultations of the one -month Hong Kong Basic Law will end on Wednesday (February 28). Xia Baolong's visit to Hong Kong for a total of seven days .Article 23 Legislative opinions.
