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RTHK
17 hours ago
- Politics
- RTHK
Security law 'a golden shield of safety and stability'
Security law 'a golden shield of safety and stability' Gao Xiang says some global financial professionals have changed their stances and are now singing Hong Kong's praises. Photo: RTHK Elsie Leung says the national security laws are needed to deal with sudden attacks, citing sanctions and tariffs. Photo: RTHK The head of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Gao Xiang, said on Monday that Hong Kong's national security law has plugged unguarded security risks. He was speaking as the academy hosted a seminar on One Country, Two Systems in Beijing. Gao described the national security law, which came into effect nearly five years ago, as "a golden shield" that ensures Hong Kong's safety and stability. "The national security law has brought about the resumption of law and order and the gradual revival of the economy," he said. "It consolidates Hong Kong's status as a free economy and continual improvements in the business environment. "Some global financial professionals have had to change their stances and are now singing the SAR's praises and acknowledging its new vitality. "The security law is widely supported by the public in Hong Kong and has won high support from the forces of justice in the international community." Speaking at the same function, a former deputy head of the Basic Law Committee, Elsie Leung, said the One Country, Two Systems principle has undergone reforms to catch up with the times. The former SAR justice secretary noted that the national security laws now in force follow the holistic approach set out by the country in 2014, unlike security concepts from the past century. She said the mainland and Hong Kong needed to deal with attacks. "How can we tackle sudden attacks, such as tariffs and sanctions?" Leung said. "There are safety risks in areas such as economic, financial, internet data and artificial intelligence. "These are all urgent, pressing questions that we have to deal with under One Country, Two Systems and in the new era." Leung added there's a need to groom more political talent following improvements to the electoral system. She said it's also worth looking into grooming more local judicial talent to lower a reliance on overseas judges.
RTHK
17 hours ago
- Politics
- RTHK
Security law 'a golden shield of safety and stability'
Security law 'a golden shield of safety and stability' Gao Xiang says some global financial professionals have changed their stances and are now singing Hong Kong's praises. Photo: RTHK Elsie Leung says the national security laws are needed to deal with sudden attacks, citing sanctions and tariffs. Photo: RTHK The head of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Gao Xiang, said on Monday that Hong Kong's national security law has plugged unguarded security risks. He was speaking as the academy hosted a seminar on One Country, Two Systems in Beijing. Gao described the national security law, which came into effect nearly five years ago, as "a golden shield" that ensures Hong Kong's safety and stability. "The national security law has brought about the resumption of law and order and the gradual revival of the economy," he said. "It consolidates Hong Kong's status as a free economy and continual improvements in the business environment. "Some global financial professionals have had to change their stances and are now singing the SAR's praises and acknowledging its new vitality. "The security law is widely supported by the public in Hong Kong and has won high support from the forces of justice in the international community." Speaking at the same function, a former deputy head of the Basic Law Committee, Elsie Leung, said the One Country, Two Systems principle has undergone reforms to catch up with the times. The former SAR justice secretary noted that the national security laws now in force follow the holistic approach set out by the country in 2014, unlike security concepts from the past century. She said the mainland and Hong Kong needed to deal with attacks. "How can we tackle sudden attacks, such as tariffs and sanctions?" Leung said. "There are safety risks in areas such as economic, financial, internet data and artificial intelligence. "These are all urgent, pressing questions that we have to deal with under One Country, Two Systems and in the new era." Leung added there's a need to groom more political talent following improvements to the electoral system. She said it's also worth looking into grooming more local judicial talent to lower a reliance on overseas judges.
RTHK
06-05-2025
- Business
- RTHK
John Lee to visit Qatar and Kuwait on Saturday
John Lee to visit Qatar and Kuwait on Saturday John Lee says the delegation includes local officials and enterprises from Hong Kong and the mainland. Photo: RTHK Chief Executive John Lee will lead a delegation to Qatar and Kuwait on Saturday to explore business opportunities. This is his second trip to the Middle East since taking office, following his 2023 visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking before the weekly Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, Lee said the 50-strong delegation comprises local officials and enterprises from Hong Kong and the mainland. "During the visit, I will meet with leaders of the two countries, and we will strengthen communications and liaison with the governments concerned," he said. Lee said he will lead the delegation to inspect facilities to understand the latest developments in finance, trade and technology. The trip aims to showcase the city's advantages under One Country, Two Systems as a super-connector and to show the synergy between mainland and Hong Kong enterprises, he added. Qatar, he noted, has the highest GDP per capita among Gulf countries, while Kuwait has one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. "The Middle East is developing rapidly," he said. "It has funds and it's keen on diversifying its risks. "So this is actually the global trend in terms of gravitating towards the East." The government is planning to set up an Economic and Trade Office in Saudi Arabia, in addition to the existing one in Dubai, Lee added.
