Improved electoral system in Hong Kong balances democracy, governance efficiency: China Daily editorial

By clearly defining the formation, functions and responsibility of the Election Committee and the Candidate Qualification Review Committee, the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been improved. By installing "safety valves" for elections in the SAR, the country's top legislature has ensured that those elected truly represent the will of the vast majority of Hong Kong residents and will serve the overall interests of the whole of Hong Kong society.

As the District Council elections in the SAR in November 2019 indicate, it was absolutely necessary for the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to close the loopholes and shortcomings in the SAR's electoral system. The amendments to Annex I and Annex II of the Basic Law on Tuesday are a timely reply to the call of Hong Kong people for the electoral system of the SAR to be reformed so that only patriots govern the city.