香港新聞網12月3日電  12月3日，外交部駐香港特派員公署特派員崔建春，在《南華早報》發表題為《築牢安全底線 護航香港發展》的英文署名文章，闡述發展與安全的辯證統一關係，強調國安立法是香港繁榮發展的重要保障和基本前提，堅決駁斥外部勢力對特區國安案件審理和法治營商環境的不實指責，提醒香港社會警惕外部干預風險、守牢安全底線，堅持以高水平安全護航香港高質量發展。文章3日亦在該報網頁版刊登。全文如下：

從歐洲大陸到中東沙漠，從南美雨林到幾內亞灣北岸，作為一名外交官，我走過世界上很多地方，既見證了自立自強造就的經濟騰飛，也目睹過動亂衝突導致的滿目瘡痍，深感貧瘠的土地上長不成參天的大樹，連天的烽火中結不出發展的碩果，治與亂、興與衰全系於國家安危。

過去半年多來，我一直在認真研讀香港這本書，聽到了她百年殖民、遊子難歸的悲憤怒吼，贊嘆於她自強不息、頑強拼搏的傳奇精神。維多利亞港兩岸，歷經百年風雨，依舊燈火璀璨。浴火重生後的香港，在安全與法治環境中煥發出蓬勃生機，特區政府和社會各界眾志成城、開拓進取，以港為家、倚港興業、愛國護港，共同激發香港社會蘊藏的巨大創造力和發展活力，奮力書寫“一國兩制”下新的香江傳奇。

利莫大於治，害莫大於亂。2019年發生在香港的亂局告訴我們，沒有安全保障的繁榮好比鏡花水月，一觸即碎。香港國安法懲惡揚善、法安香江，讓市民和外國投資者重享安居樂業。《維護國家安全條例》進一步築牢特區維護國家安全的法律屏障，夯實香港發展的安全根基。香港市民真切地感受到，國安立法是維護香港繁榮穩定的定海神針，從對國安立法的忐忑、猜測、觀望到接納、歡迎、支持，國家安全意識已逐漸融入香港社會肌理。香港由亂到治、由治及興的良好局面來之不易，是全民共築維護國家安全堅強防線的寶貴成果，必須珍之重之惜之恒之。

於安思危，於治憂亂。國安風險無處不在，憂患意識片刻不停。在香港社會全力拼經濟、謀發展的同時，我們仍然不能掉以輕心，必須時刻警覺各種風險與挑戰。時至今日，以美國為首的外部勢力仍未放棄“以港遏華”的幻想，公然對香港特區法院有關“黎智英案”的審理和“串謀顛覆國家政權罪案”的量刑判決橫加指責，詆毀抹黑香港法治聲譽，叫囂施加新的簽證限制，干預特區司法，干涉香港事務，踐踏法治精神，違背不干涉內政等國際法原則。應對變亂交織國際形勢、防範重大風險挑戰、營造安全穩定發展環境，需要我們共同努力，守牢底線、防患未然。

築牢國家安全屏障不是給自己戴上“緊箍咒”，而是砌牢“防護牆”，沒有人願意住在“四處透風”的“房子”里。環顧世界，各國都在下大力氣完善國家安全立法。加拿大今年6月通過了刑罰嚴苛的《反外國干預法》，英國去年7月制定了適用範圍廣泛的《國家安全法》，澳大利亞近年來更是立法、修法並舉，不斷織密國安法網，升級風險防控手段，加強安全執法授權。到任半年多來，我會見了60多位外國駐港總領事，沒有一位總領事說香港國安法、國安條例不該立，沒有一位總領事否認國安立法止暴制亂的顯著成效，他們都同意國安立法是每一個國家、每一個地方維護生存發展的必須之舉。

國家安全是民族複興的根基，社會穩定是國家強盛的前提。中國共產黨二十屆三中全會強調，國家安全是中國式現代化行穩致遠的重要基礎，必須全面貫徹總體國家安全觀，完善維護國家安全體制機制。加快推進香港由治及興進程、鞏固提升香港獨特地位優勢和國際競爭力，需要不斷完善特區維護國家安全制度體系，強化維護國家安全能力建設，培育全民維護國家安全意識責任，以法治夯實長治久安的制度根基，以高水平安全護航高質量發展，推動“一國兩制”航船行穩致遠！

Hong Kong must Cement its National Security Foundations to Prosper 

Cui Jianchun says the truth is simple: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of every nation and region are closely tied to the state of its security.

As a diplomat, I have travelled to many places – from the European continent to the deserts of the Middle East, from the rainforests of South America to the northern shores of the Gulf of Guinea. I have witnessed rapid economic growth in peaceful countries, and also the devastation wrought by conflict.

What I saw points to a profound but simple truth: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of a nation are intricately tied to the state of its security.

Seven months ago, I took up my post in Hong Kong. If we liken the city to a book, I have spent each day during that time studying its pages, from which I heard Hong Kong’s anguished cries during its colonial occupation. At the same time, I was deeply inspired by its Lion Rock spirit of resilience and determination.

Despite all the challenges and hardships, the city continues to shine brightly. Today, Hong Kong brims with a new vigour and vitality in a secure environment where the rule of law and its spirit is upheld. The Hong Kong government, together with various sectors of society, is making concerted efforts to unleash the immense creativity and development potential here, drafting a new chapter of “one country, two systems”.

As a Chinese saying suggests, “nothing is more beneficial than stability, and nothing is more detrimental than turmoil”. The 2019 turbulence in Hong Kong serves as a stark reminder that prosperity without security is as fragile as a bubble.

Hong Kong’s national security law, implemented in 2020, aims to uphold justice and restore peace, and creates a renewed sense of safety and opportunity for residents and foreign investors. The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, passed earlier this year, further consolidates Hong Kong’s legal framework for protecting national security, laying a more solid foundation for development.

Hong Kong citizens have come to realise that these two laws effectively bring stability, and their initial speculation surrounding the legislation has gradually transformed into welcome and support. The transition from chaos to stability and prosperity is a significant achievement, one that is hard won and must be cherished and preserved by all.

In the face of risks to Hong Kong’s development, we must remain vigilant. To this day, the United States and other external forces have not given up on the delusion that they can use Hong Kong to contain China.

They have criticised the court trial of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and the sentencing of 45 defendants convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion, attempted to injure the reputation of Hong Kong’s rule of law, and threatened new visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials.

These moves seriously interfere with Hong Kong’s judicial process, trample on the spirit of the rule of law and violate the international legal principle of non-interference.

Strengthening the foundations of national security is not about imposing a tight rein; rather, it is about building a solid, protective wall because no one wants to live in a house full of leaks.

Countries around the world are making efforts to enhance their national security. For example, in June, Canada passed the stringent Countering Foreign Interference Act; in July last year, the United Kingdom passed the broad National Security Act; and Australia has also tightened its national security framework over the years, ramping up risk prevention measures and strengthening enforcement powers.

Over the past seven months, I have met more than 60 foreign consuls general in Hong Kong. None has argued against the right of Hong Kong to enact national security legislation or denied the effectiveness of the national security law and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance in restoring stability. They all agree that national security legislation is essential for every nation and region.

National security is the bedrock of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and social stability is a prerequisite in building a strong and prosperous China. The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party emphasised that “national security provides a pivotal foundation for ensuring steady and sustained progress in Chinese modernisation”, that China “must fully apply a holistic approach to national security” and “improve the institutions and mechanisms for safeguarding national security”.

To keep its unique strengths and global competitiveness, Hong Kong needs to continue to improve its national security framework, build its capability for safeguarding national security and enhance residents’ national security awareness. Only by building a strong security foundation through legal means and pursuing high-quality development based on a high standard of security can the success of one country, two systems be ensured in the long run.（完）