國安法實施五周年 政府:一法安香江 在由治及興的大道上全速前進

《香港國安法》實施五周年 以高水平安全護航高質量發展
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​今日（六月三十日）是《香港國安法》公布實施五周年，香港特別行政區（特區）政府發言人表示，這是重要的日子，因為過去五年來，《香港國安法》為香港實現由亂到治的重大轉折；為維護國家主權、安全和發展利益，奠定了堅實的法律基礎，更是「一國兩制」事業的重要里程碑。

發言人說︰「國家安全是頭等大事，是國家生存與發展的根本前提。香港回歸後一段長時間，在維護國家安全方面處於『不設防』狀態，反中亂港分子及外部敵對勢力不斷挑戰『一國兩制』的原則底線，甚至妄圖奪取香港管治權。從二○一二年『反國教』、二○一四年非法『佔中』、二○一六年旺角暴動，以至二○一九年六月起持續十多個月的『黑暴』和港版『顏色革命』，為香港帶來前所未見的危機，對香港社會、經濟和營商環境造成嚴重破壞，令廣大市民惶恐終日。」

「中央在香港危急關頭果斷出手，全國人民代表大會在二○二○年五月二十八日通過相關決定，並由全國人民代表大會常務委員會在二○二○年六月三十日制定《香港國安法》，將其列入《基本法》附件三，由香港特區在本地公布實施，填補了香港特區維護國家安全法律制度和執行機制的短板漏洞，發揮定海神針的作用，止暴制亂，效果立竿見影，成為香港『由亂到治』的分水嶺，『一法安香江』。」

「其後，憑着特區政府連同立法會及社會各界的努力，香港特區切實履行憲制責任，去年成功完成《基本法》第二十三條本地立法，訂立《維護國家安全條例》，並在二○二四年三月二十三日刊憲生效，完善香港特區維護國家安全的法律制度和執行機制，與《香港國安法》兼容互補、渾然一體，為香港築牢維護國家安全的堅實屏障。」

發言人強調︰「五年來的實踐證明，《香港國安法》是捍衛『一國兩制』、維護香港繁榮穩定的『守護神』，是具有重大歷史意義和現實意義的好法律。《香港國安法》與其他香港特區維護國家安全的法律均堅持法治原則，同時依法保護權利和自由。今天，香港的營商環境持續改善，位居全球最自由經濟體的榜首、國際金融中心地位穩佔世界第三、世界競爭力排名重返三甲，可見香港正在『由治及興』的大道上全速前進。」

「香港特區維護國家安全的法律保障人權。尊重和保障人權的原則具體細緻地貫穿和體現於《香港國安法》和《維護國家安全條例》的條文及相關法律的實施過程。《香港國安法》第四條及《維護國家安全條例》第2條均明確訂明，香港特區維護國家安全應當尊重和保障人權，依法保護香港特區居民根據《基本法》和《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》、《經濟、社會與文化權利的國際公約》適用於香港的有關規定享有的包括言論、新聞、出版的自由，結社、集會、遊行、示威的自由在內的權利和自由。香港特區維護國家安全法律的各項規定均符合國際標準，在維護國家安全和保障人權自由之間取得合理平衡。」

「事實上，香港特區法治堅實強韌，深受國際社會認可。香港特區執法部門嚴格根據證據和依照法律採取執法行動。律政司在《基本法》第六十三條的保障下主管刑事檢控工作，不受任何干涉，並嚴謹和客觀地按照《檢控守則》以證據和適用法律就每宗案件作出獨立的檢控決定。《基本法》第二條、第十九條及第八十五條明確規定，香港特區享有獨立的司法權和終審權，法院獨立進行審判，不受任何干涉。所有案件不會因涉案者的職業、政治理念或背景而在處理上有所不同。同時，《香港國安法》第五條及《維護國家安全條例》第2條亦明確訂明，防範、制止和懲治危害國家安全犯罪時，應當堅持法治原則，包括罪刑法定、無罪推定、一事不再審等原則，並保障犯罪嫌疑人、被告人和其他訴訟參與人依法享有的辯護權和其他訴訟權利。」

「每個國家都會制定維護國家安全法律，這不僅是主權國家的固有權利，也是國際慣例。《香港國安法》及《維護國家安全條例》清楚訂明構成有關危害國家安全罪行的元素和刑罰，精準針對佔極少數從事危害國家安全的行為和活動的個人和組織，保障廣大市民的人身和財產安全，奉公守法的人不會從事危害國家安全的行為和活動，不會誤墮法網，根本無需擔心。事實上，自《香港國安法》公布實施以來，社會迅速回復穩定，加上《維護國家安全條例》生效，香港特區居民和在香港的其他人的權利和自由得到更有效保障，經濟持續向好。」

發言人重申：「維護國家安全只有進行時，沒有完成時。中央在二○二五年五月十二日發布的《新時代的中國國家安全白皮書》提到，有域外勢力加大插手中國事務，企圖透過所謂香港問題對中國進行圍堵、打壓、遏制。在地緣政治風險不斷升溫的今天，特區政府必定繼續在《香港國安法》和《維護國家安全條例》的堅實保障下，堅決維護國家主權、安全、發展利益，持續完善相關法律制度和執行機制，以更有效應對不斷變化的國安風險挑戰；以及深化宣傳教育，讓每位市民都自覺維護國家安全，從而形成抵禦外部干預的社會基礎，以高水平安全護航高質量發展，不斷譜寫『一國兩制』實踐新篇章。」

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2025年6月30日（星期一）
香港時間10時30分

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Ensuring high-quality development with high-level security: Hong Kong National Security Law heralds fifth anniversary
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​Today (June 30) marks the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (HKNSL). A spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said, "this is a significant day because over the past five years, the HKNSL has enabled Hong Kong to make a major transition from chaos to order and has laid a solid legal foundation for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests. This in itself is an important milestone in the undertaking of "one country, two systems".

The spokesman said, "National security is a top priority as it forms the basis for a country's existence and development. After reunification, Hong Kong had long been 'undefended' in terms of safeguarding national security. Anti-China elements and external forces continuously challenged the bottom line of the principle of 'one country, two systems', and even attempted to seize the power of governance. Unprecedented crises have been brought to Hong Kong by the 'anti-national education' incident in 2012, the illegal 'Occupy Central' movement in 2014, the Mong Kok riot in 2016, the 'black-clad violence' and Hong Kong version of the 'colour revolution' which lasted for more than ten months since June 2019, severely damaging Hong Kong's societal, economic and business environment and caused the public to live in fear."

"The Central Authorities acted decisively at a critical moment for Hong Kong. On May 28, 2020, the National People's Congress (NPC) made a relevant decision on the basis of which, the NPC Standing Committee enacted, on June 30, 2020, the HKNSL which was then listed under Annex III to the Basic Law for local promulgation and implementation in the HKSAR. The HKNSL has addressed the shortcomings and plugged the loopholes in the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security of the HKSAR, playing the role of a stabilising force that immediately stopped violence and curbed disorder. The implementation of HKNSL was a 'watershed moment' in Hong Kong's transition from chaos to order, as stability and safety of the city have been restored by the law."

"Thereafter, with the concerted efforts of the HKSAR Government, the Legislative Council and all sectors of the community, the HKSAR fulfilled its constitutional duty last year by completing the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law. The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) took effect upon gazettal on March 23, 2024, improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms of the HKSAR for safeguarding national security. The HKNSL and the SNSO are compatible and complementary, building a strong line of defence to safeguard national security in Hong Kong."

The spokesman emphasised, "The implementation of the HKNSL over the past five years has proven the law to be a 'guardian' in upholding the principle of 'one country, two systems' and in safeguarding the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. It is an important and timely piece of legislation with profound historical significance. The HKNSL and other laws in safeguarding national security in the HKSAR firmly adhere to the principle of the rule of law while protecting the rights and freedoms in accordance with the law. At present, the business environment has continuously improved. Hong Kong ranks first as the world's freest economy and third among global financial centres, and has returned to the top three in the world in terms of competitiveness, demonstrating that Hong Kong is moving full steam ahead along the path of 'advancing from stability to prosperity'."

"The laws for safeguarding national security in the HKSAR protect human rights. The principles of respecting and protecting human rights, as clearly and comprehensively set out, are embodied in the provisions of the HKNSL and the SNSO as well as in the manner in which they are implemented. Both Article 4 of the HKNSL and section 2 of the SNSO clearly stipulate that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, and that the rights and freedoms, including the freedoms of speech, of the press, of publication, of association, of assembly, of procession and of demonstration, that Hong Kong residents enjoy under the Basic Law and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as applied to Hong Kong, shall be protected in accordance with the law. The various provisions of the laws for safeguarding national security in the HKSAR are in line with international standards, striking a reasonable balance between safeguarding national security and protection of fundamental rights and freedoms."

"In fact, the HKSAR has a solid, resilient foundation of the rule of law that is well-recognised by the international community. The law enforcement agencies of the HKSAR have been strictly taking law enforcement actions based on evidence and in accordance with the law. The Department of Justice of the HKSAR, by virtue of Article 63 of the Basic Law, controls criminal prosecutions, free from any interference. Independent prosecutorial decisions for each case are made in a rigorous and objective manner, strictly based on evidence and applicable laws and are in accordance with the Prosecution Code. Articles 2, 19 and 85 of the Basic Law specifically provide that the HKSAR enjoys independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication, and the courts of the HKSAR shall exercise judicial power independently, free from any interference. Cases will never be handled any differently owing to the occupation, political stance or background of the persons involved. In addition, Article 5 of the HKNSL and section 2 of the SNSO clearly stipulate that the principle of the rule of law shall be adhered to in preventing, suppressing and imposing punishment for offences endangering national security, including the principles of conviction and punishment only by the application of the law, the presumption of innocence, the prohibition of double jeopardy, and the right to defend oneself and other rights in judicial proceedings that a criminal suspect, defendant and other parties in judicial proceedings are entitled to under the law."

"It is each and every sovereign state's inherent right to enact laws safeguarding national security, and it is also an international practice. The HKNSL and the SNSO clearly define the elements and penalties of the related offences endangering national security, precisely targeting an extremely small minority of people and organisations committing in acts and activities that endanger national security, while protecting the lives and property of the general public. Law abiding persons will not engage in acts and activities that endanger national security and will not unwittingly violate the law, and therefore have no reason to be concerned. As a matter of fact, since the promulgation and implementation of the HKNSL, stability has been quickly restored in society. With the SNSO in effect, the rights and freedoms of the HKSAR residents and of other persons in Hong Kong are even better protected while the economy of Hong Kong is picking up."

The spokesman reiterated, "Safeguarding national security is an ongoing and endless commitment. As mentioned in the 'White Paper on China's National Security in the New Era' published by the Central Authorities on May 12, 2025, external forces have meddled more in China's affairs, with an attempt to blockade, suppress and contain China through the so-called 'Hong Kong issues'. Today, as geopolitical risks continue to escalate, the HKSAR Government will strive steadfastly to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and improve the relevant legal system and enforcement mechanisms under the robust protection of the HKNSL and the SNSO, so as to address the evolving national security risks and challenges more effectively. We will also ramp up our efforts in publicity and education to arouse public awareness in safeguarding national security, thereby forming a societal shield to fend off external intervention, ensuring high-quality development with high-level security, continuously composing a new chapter in the practice of 'one country, two systems'."


Ends/Monday, June 30, 2025
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