STORY: HK youth representative voices support for national security law at UN human rights meeting
DATELINE: June 25, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:27
LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Hong Kong-related footage
2. SOUNDBITE (English): YUNG SEE WAN TIFFANY, Youth representative from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

STORYLINE:

A youth representative from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) introduced social development in Hong Kong during the 53rd regular UN Human Rights Council session on Friday.

She explained how the national security law for Hong Kong has restored the city's social stability.

SOUNDBITE (English): YUNG SEE WAN TIFFANY, Youth representative from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
"Hong Kong is a unique city. Under the 'one country, two systems,' we are able to enjoy the privileges of being a part of China with huge resources and emerging market, also a high degree of autonomy while retaining our social and economic system. After the implementation of the national security law, social stability is reestablished, which is essential for future development.
We have heard claims that some legitimate rights of Hong Kong people have been compromised under the national security law. This is definitely nothing but slander. National security-related law exists in most Western countries, it is necessary for the protection of people, hence a healthy economic development and general prosperity.
Civil rights are well safeguarded under the Basic Law of the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance. As a secretary general of the Hong Kong United Youth Association and a female, I particularly care about the interests of youth and females. The government treasures the voices of us on public affairs that we can self recommend into government advisory boards. There is also a rising proportion of females in government body. As an international hub, we are grateful for the attention from the international community. We sincerely hope the international community could continue to support and respect our views."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Geneva, Switzerland.
(XHTV)