2021-02-19 07:36:03 GMT2021-02-19 15:36:03(Beijing Time)
BEIJING, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) A Chinese law expert has spoken of the need to improve Hong Kong s electoral system to ensure Hong Kong is governed by patriots.
Han Dayuan, professor at the Renmin University of China, called patriots governing Hong Kong a fundamental principle to improve the institutions for one country, two systems, safeguard national sovereignty and security, and ensure Hong Kong s long-term prosperity.
Hong Kong s electoral system aims for upholding national unity and territorial integrity, maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, a principle inscribed in the preamble of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Han, who is also a member of the HKSAR Basic Law Committee under the National People s Congress Standing Committee.
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The People s Republic of China has approved a new national security law for Hong Kong, igniting greater concerns about human rights in the semi-autonomous region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping signed the measure into law, set to take effect on Tuesday, which was aimed at cracking down on terrorist and subversive actions in the administrative region.
Tam Yiu-Chung, the representative for Hong Kong on the National People s Congress Standing Committee, expressed optimism over the newly signed law. We hope the law will serve as a deterrent to prevent people from stirring up trouble, stated Tam, as reported by the Associated Press. Don t let Hong Kong be used as a tool to split the country.
Manila [Philippines], February 11 (ANI): The Philippines will beef up its naval presence in the South China Sea to protect its fisherman, said the country's military chief Cirilito Sobejana, as concerns grow after China passed a law giving power to its coastguard to fire on foreign vessels and demolish structures built in disputed waters.