'One country, two systems' is a unique approach making huge contributions, official says (3)

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The seminar also featured a panel talk, during which several guests discussed the implementation of the "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong.

Elsie Leung Oi-sie, Hong Kong's former secretary for Justice, said the "one country, two systems" principle fully conformed to the actual situation in Hong Kong, as it not only safeguards the national sovereignty, but also ensures the long-term prosperity of the city after its return in 1997.

Lau Siu-kai, vice-president of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, said the vitality of the "one country, two systems" lies in its forward-looking and self-correcting mechanism. Under the principle, the central government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of autonomy. That makes it possible for Hong Kong to return to the right track without a complete overhaul of the institutional setting, he added, citing the positive outcomes that the National Security Law for Hong Kong and the electoral reform have brought to the city.

Brave Chan Yung, a Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress, said the nation's prosperity serves as the strongest backing for the implementation of "one country, two systems". With the central government's full support, Hong Kong has the greatest confidence to give full play to its strengths, he said.

Tam Yiu-chung, Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress Standing Committee, told China Daily after attending the event that the Party has offered unswerving support for the city to overcome various difficulties. Tam said these activities held to mark the Party's centenary has enabled Hong Kong people to better understand what the Party has done for the city, which is quite meaningful.

Another lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun said previously Hong Kong people didn't have enough understanding of the country and the ruling Party. With the implementation of the National Security Law for the city, and the further integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, he believes they will have a deeper experience of the Party's leadership over Hong Kong and its significance to the city.