The Chinese central government has published a comprehensive white paper asserting the critical role of national security legislation in preserving Hong Kong’s stability and ensuring the successful implementation of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle. Released on Tuesday, the document titled ‘Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems’ received immediate endorsement from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
According to an official spokesperson, the white paper represents a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to maintain national security within the special administrative region. The document meticulously outlines how the national security law has fundamentally transformed Hong Kong’s trajectory from social unrest to structured governance, marking a pivotal turning point in the region’s political development.
The white paper elaborates on Hong Kong’s constitutional obligations regarding national security protection and documents the substantial progress achieved since the legislation’s implementation. It emphasizes that safeguarding national security serves multiple crucial purposes: upholding the foundational ‘one country, two systems’ framework, protecting China’s sovereignty and developmental interests, and guaranteeing Hong Kong’s sustained prosperity and stability.
The spokesperson further emphasized that a secure, prosperous, and dynamic Hong Kong aligns with the fundamental interests of all stakeholders, including local residents, the Chinese nation, and international investors. With robust security measures now established, Hong Kong is positioned to effectively navigate future challenges while maintaining lasting peace and continued economic advancement, the spokesperson concluded.