HKSAR government officials say top legislature's decision helps ensure Hong Kong's long-term stability


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HONG KONG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said Saturday the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on the qualification of HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo) members is constitutional, lawful and reasonable. It will help implement "one country, two systems," safeguard national security, and ensure Hong Kong's long-term peace and stability, they said. The HKSAR government announced recently that four sixth-term LegCo members including Dennis Kwok were disqualified by the decision adopted by the Standing Committee of the NPC, China's top legislature. Teresa Cheng, Secretary for Justice...