Voice of Greater Bay Area Hot Comment： Building a Solid Foundation for Safeguarding National Security; Hong Kong is striding towards a bright future.

　　The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unanimously passed the "Regulations on Safeguarding National Security" and successfully completed the legislation of Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, which inspired all sectors of the community in the SAR. On the 20th, headlines such as "Fulfilling the Glorious Mission" and "Opening a New Chapter in Hong Kong" occupied the headlines of major newspapers in Hong Kong, and major political groups, associations, chambers of commerce and professional organizations expressed their full support for the passage of the Ordinance in different ways. Everyone has said that with a solid foundation for safeguarding national security, Hong Kong can stride forward at full speed on the road from rule to prosperity and move towards a brighter future.

　　This is a historic moment for Hong Kong. After the Hong Kong National Security Ordinance was unanimously passed, Chief Executive Lee Ka Chiu John said that the constitutional responsibility and historical mission of the SAR had finally been fulfilled and national security had been effectively guaranteed. People clearly remember that after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, due to the constant "stigmatization" and "demonization" of anti-China and external hostile forces, the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law was delayed, which became a major loophole in the SAR’s maintenance of national security and a major defect in the implementation of the Basic Law. During the legislative deliberation, Mrs. Ye Liushu-yi expressed her feelings that she was very happy to come to this step and shoulder greater responsibilities this time. Member Liao Changjiang said that it has become a broad consensus in society to complete legislation as soon as possible to fill the shortcomings of Hong Kong in safeguarding national security; Member Shang Hailong said, "Today’s stable and peaceful social environment is hard to come by, so we should cherish and maintain it!" … … Members of the Legislative Council’s speeches have aroused strong resonance in Hong Kong society. The general public who have experienced a major turning point from chaos to governance feel more truly that the successful completion of Article 23 legislation is another landmark event since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, and they are deeply honored and encouraged.

　　The smooth passage of the Hong Kong National Security Ordinance has provided a more solid institutional guarantee for maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of the SAR. While effectively safeguarding national security, the regulations have created a more stable and predictable development environment for Hong Kong. Representatives of Hong Kong’s industrial and commercial circles pointed out that eliminating the uncertainty in the field of national security will consolidate and enhance the overall business environment in Hong Kong, better attract industrial and commercial enterprises and investors to set up businesses in Hong Kong, and make Hong Kong continue to be a "paradise for entrepreneurs and a place to realize their dreams". During the interview, many Hong Kong residents said that they cherish the stable and stable life now, and the 23 laws have made them more confident about the future of Hong Kong. Public opinion in Hong Kong generally believes that without worries, Hong Kong can go into battle lightly, focus on developing the economy and improving people’s livelihood, and jointly create a more prosperous and better home.

　　Hong Kong’s national security regulations conform to the will of the people, ensure security and protect development, lay a solid foundation for the SAR to safeguard national security, and consolidate the "retaining wall" of Hong Kong from chaos to governance, which will surely promote Hong Kong’s accelerated realization of governance and prosperity. With a high level of security, Hong Kong’s unique position and advantages will be more prominent, and the tremendous creativity and development vitality contained in society will be fully released. In the new era and new journey, the pace of high-quality development in Hong Kong will surely be vigorous, and the prospects of the SAR will be bright.