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Officiating the ceremony, Lam said two moves by the central government – enacting the National Security Law for Hong Kong and improving its electoral system – have stabilized the city's situation.

A government spokesman said it is incumbent upon the HKSAR government to implement the new electoral system that accords with the actual situation in Hong Kong by way of local legislation.

Hong Kong lawyers can act as a "super-connector" between the legal services at home and abroad. The mainland's demand for Hong Kong's legal services provides good opportunities for Hong Kong's legal profession to contribute to the country.

The education bureau will assist schools in national security education, including related training and professional advice for teachers, and hold various activities for students to learn more about national security.

Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Thursday said that subject to endorsement of the Executive Council, the amendment bill to improve the HKSAR's electoral system will be tabled to the Legislative Council (LegCo) next Wednesday.