25 Mar 2024獨媒#3246
【23條立法】鄧炳強：我俾人制裁咁耐都無穿無爛 林定國稱有方案應對
Article 23 of the Basic Law came into effect after being gazetted last Saturday (23 March). Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung have recently appeared frequently in media interviews to explain the legislation. Asked on a radio programme this morning whether they were concerned about a new round of Western sanctions, Tang said: “When you talk about sanctions, one person is already sitting here. I’ve been sanctioned for so long and remain unscathed.” Lam said some Western countries were unfriendly towards Hong Kong, but that they were mentally prepared and had practical plans to respond, although he declined to disclose details.
《基本法》第23條上周六（23日）刊憲生效，律政司司長林定國與保安局局長鄧炳強近日頻頻出席傳媒訪問，解說法例。二人今早出席一電台節目被問到會否擔心有新一輪的西方制裁，鄧炳強就稱：「你話制裁，一個人辦坐咗喺度啦，我俾人制裁咗咁耐都無穿無爛。」林定國亦表示有西方國家對香港不友善，但已有心理準備，並指將有實際方案應對，但就不願透露具體內容。
23 Mar 2024Channel C#3235
23條立法｜《維護國家安全條例》刊憲生效 李家超：完成歷史使命 特區今後可輕裝上陣 全神貫注發展經濟改善民生
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said today (23rd), while addressing the Hong Kong Federation of Guangzhou Associations’ Chinese New Year reception, that the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance had been gazetted and taken effect. He said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region had fulfilled its constitutional responsibility and historic mission to enact local legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law, thereby more effectively safeguarding national security. He said today was also a day of historic significance for Hong Kong that would make Hong Kong society feel proud and encouraged, adding that the city could now move forward with a lighter burden and focus fully on developing the economy and improving people’s livelihoods.
行政長官李家超今日（23日）出席香港廣州社團總會新春團拜致辭時，提及適逢今日《維護國家安全條例》刊憲生效，香港特區完成了《基本法》第23條本地立法的憲制責任和歷史使命，更有效保障國家安全。他指今日亦是一個對香港有歷史意義，及令香港社會感到驕傲和鼓舞的日子，又形容本港今後可輕裝上陣，全神貫注發展經濟、改善民生。
22 Mar 2024獨媒#3234
懲教署結業會操拼出「23」盾牌 指竭力維持監獄穩定、杜絕反中亂港
The Correctional Services Department held a passing-out parade for trainees today (22nd) at the Stanley Correctional Institution, with Chan Hak-kan, chairman of the Legislative Council’s Panel on Security, serving as the reviewing officer. Article 23 of the Basic Law will be gazetted and take effect tomorrow. The parade formation created a shield-shaped design bearing the number “23”. The master of ceremonies said Article 23 was believed to protect the home, society and national security like a shield, symbolising that the Correctional Services Department stood united in fully supporting Article 23. The department would also continue to make every effort to maintain prison stability, eradicate “anti-China, destabilise-Hong Kong” forces and safeguard the country’s interests.
懲教署今（22日）在赤柱懲教學院舉行學員結業會操，由立法會保安事務委員會主席陳克勤擔任檢閱官。《基本法》23條將於明天刊憲生效，會操隊伍排列出有「23」字樣的盾形圖案，大會司儀指相信23條會像盾牌一樣守護家園、社會、國家安全，象徵懲教署上下一心，全力支持23條，並將會繼續竭力維持監獄穩定，杜絕「反中亂港」勢力，維護國家利益。
20 Mar 2024香港人權資訊中心#3216
香港人權資訊中心遺憾港府粗暴通過23條立法
The Hong Kong Human Rights Information Centre issued a statement on the Hong Kong government’s passage of Article 23 legislation.
香港人權資訊中心就港府通過23條立法發表聲明
20 Mar 2024獨媒#3218
疑瞓著冇舉手 蘇長荣稱胃潰瘍全日心口「劇痛」
During the second reading of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance Bill yesterday (19th), So Cheung-wing of the Election Committee constituency was suspected of lowering his head and falling asleep during the vote without raising his hand, prompting widespread discussion. The Legislative Council held a meeting today, at which So appeared in the chamber and spoke on a Members’ motion, with no apparent sign of ill health. However, when asked by reporters after the meeting why he had not voted yesterday, he said he had a gastric ulcer and had experienced “severe chest pain” throughout the entire process, but did not respond to whether he had taken medication. Asked whether he had subsequently received a “reminder”, he did not answer directly, saying only: “I voted on everything else.”
《維護國家安全條例草案》昨（19日）通過二讀期間，選委界蘇長荣疑在表決時低頭睡覺未有舉手，引來熱議。立法會今日舉行大會，蘇長荣現身會議廳就一項議員議案發言，未見身體抱恙。不過，記者在會後追問昨日為何未有投票，他表示患有胃潰瘍，昨日整個過程心口「劇痛」，但未有回應是否有食藥。至於及後是否收到「提醒」，他沒有正面回應，僅稱「其他全部都投」。
19 Mar 2024RTHK#3203
23條立法｜陳國基向全體議員逐一發訊息 冀投下支持票
The second-reading debate on the Safeguarding National Security Bill resumed. Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki sent messages individually to all Legislative Council members, hoping they would vote in support and enable Hong Kong to implement as soon as possible a task that has remained unfinished for nearly 27 years since the handover.
《維護國家安全條例草案》恢復二讀辯論，政務司司長陳國基逐一向全體立法會議員發訊息，期望議員投下支持票，讓香港能盡快落實回歸近27年以來，一直還沒有完成的任務。
19 Mar 2024集誌社#3204
速過23條｜89 票贊成 0 反對 立法會三讀全票通過 3.23生效
The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, which will have a far-reaching impact on Hong Kong, completed its second and third readings in the Legislative Council today (19 March) within 10 hours. In an unusual departure, Legislative Council President Andrew Leung voted, and all legislators passed it unanimously, with 89 votes in favour and none against. The ordinance will formally take effect this Saturday (23 March). Offences including treason may carry life imprisonment, the maximum sentence for the offence of having seditious intention has been increased to seven years, and new offences including theft of state secrets and espionage have been introduced.
Legislative Council President Andrew Leung said that the Article 23 legislation concerned the security and well-being of the country and the SAR, adding: “I am voting exceptionally to demonstrate that everyone has a responsibility for national security.” After the bill was passed, Chief Executive John Lee appeared in the Legislative Council chamber and said that the issue which had entangled Hong Kong for 26 years, eight months and 19 days had been brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
對香港影響深遠的《維護國家安全條例》，立法會今日 （ 19日）在十小時內完成二讀及三讀。立法會主席罕有破例投票，全體議員以 89票贊成、0票反對，全票通過，條例本周六 （ 23日）正式生效。叛國等罪行，可判囚終身，煽動意圖罪加刑至七年，還有新增的竊取國家機密及間諜行為等共罪行。
立法會主席梁君彥表示，23 條立法關乎國家、特區安全福祉，「我破例投票，彰顯國家安全人人有責」。草案獲通過後，特首李家超現身立法會會議廳發言，表示纏繞香港 26年 8 個月 19日的問題，畫上圓滿句號。
19 Mar 2024獨媒#3205
【23條立法】梁君彥：通過條例實在係振奮人心 指香港從今更宜居、更宜遊
The Legislative Council passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill by a third reading in the evening, completing the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law. The ordinance will be gazetted and come into effect on Saturday (23rd). LegCo President Andrew Leung broke with convention by voting. Speaking to reporters, he described the passage of the ordinance as “truly heartening”, saying: “From today onwards, Hong Kong will become a more liveable and more visitor-friendly place, and a more suitable place for everyone to do business and develop.”
After the bill was passed, Chief Executive John Lee spoke at the Legislative Council. He later met the media together with Secretary for Justice Paul Lam and Secretary for Security Chris Tang. The 89 legislators then met the press. Leung said that today was a day of major historical significance for the Legislative Council, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and all Hong Kong residents. He said he was very pleased that, following a full day of high-quality scrutiny and debate, the bill was passed by a third reading at 6:53 p.m., describing the moment as “truly heartening”.
立法會傍晚三讀通過《維護國家安全條例草案》，完成《基本法》第23條立法，條例將在周六（23日）刊憲生效。立法會主席梁君彥亦打破慣例投票，他在見記者時形容通過條例「實在係振奮人心」：「從今日起，香港會成為一個更宜居、更宜遊，更適宜大家嚟營商同埋發展嘅地方。」
在條例草案通過後，行政長官李家超到立法會發言，他在發言後再與律政司司長林定國、保安局局長鄧炳強會見傳媒。89名議員再緊接見記者，梁君彥形容。今日對立法會、特區政府及全港市民來說，都具有重大歷史意義的日子，指經過一整天高質量的審議、辯論，十分高興條例草案在晚上6點53分三讀通過，「實在係振奮人心」。
19 Mar 2024獨媒#3206
【23條立法】《條例草案》二讀通過 蘇長荣疑瞓著冇舉手
The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance Bill is in the final stage of its passage through the Legislative Council. Its second reading has been completed, and the Council is now entering the Committee stage to consider amendments proposed by the Government. It will then proceed to debate and voting on the third reading.
At about 4:10pm, the Council passed the Bill’s second reading by a show of hands in an unrecorded vote. So Cheung-wing of the Election Committee constituency had his head lowered and was asleep during the vote and did not raise his hand. All 87 lawmakers present raised their hands to vote in favour, with So Cheung-wing, the sole Election Committee constituency lawmaker, the only one who did not raise his hand in support.
《維護國家安全條例草案》正在立法會進入最後直路，已經完成二讀，現正踏入為全體委員會審議政府提出的修正案。完成後就會進入三讀辯論和表決。
約下午4時10分，大會在不記名投票下，舉手通過《條例草案》二讀，來自選委界的蘇長荣在表決期間低頭睡覺未有舉手。在席87名議員全部均舉手投支持票，只有選委界立法會議員蘇長荣一人沒有舉手支持。
19 Mar 2024獨媒#3208
【23條立法】立法會全票通過 李家超稱市民「馬照跑舞照跳」、收入將更好
After nearly 10 hours of resumed debate at the second-reading stage, the Legislative Council passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill by 89 votes to none in the evening. Legislative Council President Andrew Leung also voted in favour, breaking the convention of not voting. Chief Executive John Lee then entered the chamber as pre-arranged and said Hong Kong had finally fulfilled its constitutional responsibility and “historic mission” of legislating under Article 23. He also made a number of pledges about Hong Kong’s prospects after the legislation, saying that people’s way of life would remain unchanged, with “racing horses and dancing”, and that Hong Kong would have an “infinitely brighter future”, with residents enjoying better incomes and better care.
After the bill was passed at the third-reading stage, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Liaison Office issued articles congratulating its successful passage, saying they would promote Hong Kong’s accelerated transition from stability to prosperity. The non-official members of the Executive Council also issued a statement welcoming the development.
立法會經過近10小時恢復二讀討論，在傍晚以89票全票贊成通過《維護國家安全條例草案》，連立法會主席梁君彥亦打破不投票的慣例，一同投下贊成票。特首李家超在預先安排下隨即進入議事廳發言，總結香港終於完成23條立法的憲制責任和「歷史使命」，他又對完成立法後的香港前景有一番承諾，稱生活方式維持「馬照跑舞照跳」，而香港將會「風光無限好」，市民將有更好收入、更好照顧。
在立法會三讀通過《維護國家安全條例草案》後，港澳辦和中聯辦發表文章祝賀《條例草案》順利通過，表示將推動香港加快實現由治及興。另外行政會議非官守議員亦發聲明表示歡迎。
Translations are supplied by the source workbook. Consult the original reporting for context.
