‘Constitutional order’ in Hong Kong maintained, leader of China’s legislature says
In his final work report, Zhang Dejiang stays true to form in highlighting the importance of China’s constitution
China’s legislature has staunchly maintained “constitutional order” in Hong Kong, its outgoing leader said on Sunday, joining other top officials in emphasising Beijing’s hold over the city.
The National People’s Congress Standing Committee “has resolutely defended the constitutional order (in Hong Kong and Macau) that has been established by the constitution and the Basic Law,” Zhang Dejiang, the NPCSC’s chairman, similar to the speaker of the parliament in other countries, said in his final work report.
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The standing committee has spelt out the “direction” and “basic arrangements” for the city to develop democracy gradually, he said.