What they say

The Hong Kong SAR government and I fully respect that the central government takes the lead to improve the electoral system … The Hong Kong SAR government will spare no efforts in reflecting the views of different sectors of the Hong Kong community, with a view to assisting the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress to amend relevant laws.

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, chief executive of Hong Kong SAR

Implementing “patriots administering Hong Kong” with a sound system serves the imperative developing needs of “one country, two systems” and also safeguards the city’s lasting stability. The principle should not only cover Hong Kong’s administrative bodies, but also other fields that are key to Hong Kong’s future, such as education. Ng Leung-ho, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

The central authorities’ decisions have solved problems the Hong Kong government was unable to deal with, and contributed to the steady implementation of the “one country, two systems” principle. They prevented Hong Kong from degenerating into an anti-China base, which is of vital significance to its long-lasting prosperity and stability.

Tam Yiu-chung, member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress

The decisions have demonstrated the central government’s determination to set things right in various aspects. They told troublemakers that the damage caused to Hong Kong is intolerable and a price must be paid. The moves also strengthened the confidence of local and overseas investors and consolidated Hong Kong’s edge as an international financial hub.

Samuel Yung Wing-ki, vice-chairman, Committee for Economic Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference