SCIO briefing on the current situation in Hong Kong
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Xi Yanchun:
Thank you, Mr. Yang Guang. Now we open the floor for questions. Please identify your news organization before you ask your questions. In addition, with reference to the previous practice, we will provide consecutive interpretation for all the questions. So, let us begin.
Hong Kong Economic Times:
The protests in Hong Kong are still going on, and it is said that the HKSAR government is considering using the Emergency Regulations Ordinance to handle the situation. Does the central government think it is appropriate to apply the emergency law in the current situation? Under what conditions would it be appropriate to invoke the law? If invoked, what impact will it have on Hong Kong society? In addition, given the three-month-long protests, has the central government set a bottom line for dealing with the situation? Thank you.
Yang Guang:
My colleague Ms. Xu will answer your questions.
Xu Luying:
Thank you for your questions. We have noted that there are discussions in Hong Kong about whether the HKSAR government should invoke the Emergency Regulations Ordinance to deal with the current situation. We have seen that Hong Kong is facing the most severe and urgent situation since its return to the motherland. Despite some positive changes, violent activities are still continuing. They have severely undermined the social order, economy and people's livelihood, and challenged the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" principle. Currently, the most pressing and overriding task of Hong Kong is to "stop violence, end the chaos and restore order." We have also noted that many social organizations and citizens have called for stronger measures, including introducing an anti-mask law, to stop the violence and chaos, and restore social order as soon as possible. The central government fully supports the chief executive and the HKSAR government in using any necessary measure in accordance with law to put an end to violence and chaos, guarantee the security and rights of all citizens, and safeguard the dignity of the rule of law in Hong Kong.
As to whether the central government has set a deadline for dealing with the situation in Hong Kong, I think it is a common aspiration of the central government and all Hong Kong people to end the chaos and restore order as soon as possible. The sooner the better. As long as chaos exists, people will continue to pay the price. This concerns the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong as well as the well-being of seven million Hong Kong people. This aspiration is the biggest appeal being voiced by Hong Kong people. Thank you for your questions.
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