The Hong Kong Coalition Endorses the Legislative Council Passing the "Improving Electoral System (Comprehensive Amendment) Bill 2021"

The Hong Kong Coalition Endorses the Legislative Council Passing the "Improving Electoral System (Comprehensive Amendment) Bill 2021"

 

The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially passed the "Improving Electoral System (Comprehensive Amendment) Bill 2021". The Coalition believes that this amendment aligns with the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Electoral System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" and the NPC Standing Committee's amendment of Annexes I and II of the Basic Law. They are in line with the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" and the actual situation of the HKSAR, which ensures that only patriots can govern Hong Kong. This is conducive to safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests and maintaining Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. The Hong Kong Coalition expresses its heartfelt support for the formal adoption of the new amendment. It welcomes and applauds LegCo for doing a tremendous job in legislative work to improve the amendment and pass the bill on the third reading within the scheduled time.

The new amendments have re-established the Electoral Committee, established the method for the election of members, voters and candidates; improved the method for the selection of the Chief Executive and related matters; updated the composition and method for the election of the Legislative Council; strengthened the broad representation of relevant groups and individual voters; refined the nomination process for candidates, voting methods, and established a Candidate Eligibility Review Committee, etc. The Coalition believes that the bill has fully absorbed the opinions of all community sectors and fully reflects society's consensus.
The Coalition calls on all community sectors to jointly support the newly revised electoral system by selecting patriots who possess morality and wisdom to govern Hong Kong. Then we can build a stable and prosperous Hong Kong and promote the long-term stability of "One Country, Two Systems".

 

The Hong Kong Coalition

27/5/2021

 

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[2021-05-27]