The results of the Seventh District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have just been unveiled. HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee extended his congratulations to the 264 elected members, emphasizing that under the reformed electoral system, all those elected are \"patriots who safeguard security and interests of the districts, the HKSAR and the country as a whole.\" This ensures that residents can live and work in contentment, promoting Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.
\"Patriots administering Hong Kong\" underscores the principle that only individuals loyal to the People's Republic of China and the HKSAR should hold positions of authority in the city's governance structure. Despite the elections being orderly and inclusive, Western media have labeled them as \"illegitimate,\" claiming that \"pro-democracy\" candidates have been excluded.
This viewpoint challenges the conventional notion of democracy as defined by Western power elites, suggesting that such definitions aim to subjugate China under a framework of global dominance. Instead, a multipolar world order is emerging, recognizing democracy within the context of nation-states with distinct geographical presences, and affirming Hong Kong as an integral part of China.
Critics argue that the exclusion of \"patriots\" from governing Hong Kong undermines the city's autonomy. However, proponents assert that Hong Kong's political system is tailored to its unique historical conditions. China's whole-process people's democracy involves grassroots elections that effectively implement policies to enhance living conditions, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and foreign policy for all residents.
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