Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech yesterday (1 July) at the grand gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. President Xi noted in his speech that promoting long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao is an inherent requirement for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. On the new journey, we must fully, accurately and unswervingly implement the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”, under which “Hong Kong people govern Hong Kong” and “Macao people govern Macao” with high degree of autonomy. We must implement the principles of “patriots governing Hong Kong” and “patriots governing Macao”, enhance the effectiveness of governance in the SARs in accordance with the law, and promote their economic and social development. We shall support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into and serving national overall development. Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong believed that President Xi’s speech carries profound meaning and connects the past, present and future. He deeply understood from the speech how the great implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” is closely associated with and inseparable from the CPC’s century-long endeavour. He added that he would lead MP’s staff in fully learning and putting into action the spirit of the speech.
Mr Tong emphasized that the MSAR has been maintaining long-term prosperity and stability since the Handover, fundamentally attributed to the full and accurate implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” and, above all, the full support of the Motherland which serves as our strongest backing. As a judicial organ of the MSAR, the MP is a core unit for the advancement of the rule of law and, more importantly, the guardian of the spirit of the rule of law. The MP will remain determined and resolute in safeguarding the supreme authority of the Constitution and the Basic Law of Macao. In adhering both to the Central Government’s overall jurisdiction and the SAR’s high degree of autonomy, the MP will defend the solid foundation of the “One Country” principle and further leverage the advantages of “Two Systems”. Thus, solidify legal foundation for the steady and sustained implementation of “One Country, Two Systems”.
Mr Tong assured that MP personnel’s action will be guided by the spirit of President Xi’s important speech. Under the strong leadership of the Chief Executive, the MP will remain dedicated to its duties and discharge functions with probity and integrity. The MP will always uphold the principle of “prosecution for the people”, handle every case with practical actions and a sense of responsibility, and crack down on various illegal and criminal activities endangering national security and disrupting social order. By leveraging the power of the rule of law, the MP will safeguard social fairness and justice, as well as protect residents’ legitimate rights and interests. The MP will also take the initiative to align with the National Fifteenth Five-Year Plan and the MSAR’s Third Five-Year Plan. By actively integrating into and serving the overall development of the country, the MP will contribute prosecutorial strength to maintaining national security and MSAR’s long-term prosperity and stability.