CS And FS Voice Support For Security Law

The Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung says Hong Kong should fully support the enactment of national security laws here because that's the way to ensure the SAR's long-term prosperity and the effective operation of One Country Two Systems.

Writing on his blog, Cheung said the recent violence had brought unprecedented trauma, with some radicals challenging both the central and SAR governments by calling for Hong Kong independence.

Cheung said the national security law would put Hong Kong back on the right track, adding that as long as this path is followed, the SAR's development potential will be huge.

Meanwhile, the Financial Secretary Paul Chan has added his backing for the national security law, saying that the financial sector also agreed that the legislation could help restore order.

Writing on his blog, he said the SAR government had drawn up contingency plans after the US warned that it would impose sanctions should Beijing go ahead with the law.