The Central Government Liaison Office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued a statement on 8 May congratulating the successful completion of the election of the sixth principal administrator of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the election of Li Qiaochao as the sixth principal administrator with 1,416 votes.
The election enforces the principle of governing patriotic Hong Kong, demonstrates the progressive superiority of the new electoral system, and is another successful exercise in developing a democracy that has the characteristics of Hong Kong. The statement said that the past five years have been exceptional for the practice of one country, two systems in Hong Kong.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam led the SAR management team to govern according to the law, calmly dealt with many serious implications, adhering to the bottom line of one country, two systems, firmly implementing Hong Kong national security law. Also actively completed the local support law for the amendment and reform of Hong Kong’s electoral system, and to develop the economy, improve people’s livelihoods, and comprehensively deepen exchanges and cooperation with the mainland. Take positive steps for Which is a solid foundation for the future development of Hong Kong and the work of the new government.
The statement also said that this year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the homeland, and the great practice of one country, two systems has entered a new phase. It is expected that Li Qiaochao will lead the SAR uniting all sectors of the government and society, adhering to the comprehensive and accurate implementation of the one country, two systems policy. PLC>
