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Written by: Xu Jiayu
2019-12-22 20:03
Last updated: 2019-12-22 20:03Ye Aodong lived in Bowing Street, Jordan, when he was a teenager, and walked hundreds of thousands of times in this street. He pointed upwards, "I used to fasten the red, ten-story red buildings. In the past, there were people pushing carts to sell fish eggs." At this time, the stall owners on both sides greeted him, "Adong! Winter Tsai! "They hugged their shoulders and hugged each other.
"A lot of people hold me back." Ye Aodong knew everyone in Jordan. His father, Ye Guoqian's twin brother, Ye Guozhong, was the first elected member of the district and took root in Jordan for 18 years. He went to politics with his father. He has been a district council member for 11 years. He is currently the chairman of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council and the deputy secretary general of the DAB.
"Headworm" seeks to be re-elected three times, but loses to unfamiliar young people in the most familiar areas. He attributed it to the current situation, "In a political storm, it seems that everyone will not know the candidate's regional work or achievements."
Photography: Gao Zhongming
Father and son have been in the district for 30 years
Ye Aodong was born in a political family. His father, Ye Guozhong, participated in the district council elections in the name of the FTU in 1985, becoming the first elected member of the Yau Ma District Council Ferry Corner constituency (now the Jordan West District). In 1992, Ye Guozhong co-founded the DAB with his brother Ye Guoqian. Since 2000, he has served as the vice chairman of the Yau Tsim Mong District and only retired in 2003.
Dad took root in the area. Ye Aodong had an inseparable relationship with Yau Tsim Mong since he was born. As his father often worked, he was not available to accompany their siblings. So Ye Aodong went to his dad's office every day after school to play in the Jordan area. Many neighborhoods and volunteers watched him grow up. He said that although his father did not deliberately inculcate political ideas, he took him from time to time to attend establishment activities, and brought him to meet his uncles and brothers during the big festivals. When he grew up in such an environment, he was gradually influenced by his father, Work is meaningful and helps a lot of people.
After attending college, he established an interest in politics and considered whether he should become a journalist after graduation or become a journalist. After consulting with his father and uncle, he decided to become a reporter first and establish connections and qualifications. He entered the Ming Pao, Oriental Daily and Wen Wei Po before graduating. Eventually he was hired by Wen Wei Po. He became a political reporter and was in charge of the Legislative Council and CPPCC news. In just five years, he has been promoted to assistant Interview director. In 2008, Liu Zhirong, a member of the Jordan Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, died of illness, and a by-election was required for vacancies in the seat. At the age of 28, he recommended himself to his father. "When I saw my father and uncle, I was very patient. I didn't know that I wanted to talk to someone, so I told my dad that I would try to go down, and I heard it sounded good."
Ye Aodong lived in Jordan District until he was 20 years old. He later moved to politics and returned to Jordan District to serve. The connections here have been established since his parents. (Photo by Gao Zhongming)
Former father was scolded to death
Looking back on his father's political career, he was deeply impressed that his father was scolded by the neighborhood for "dead left child" in election canvassing activities. At that time, he was only eight or nine years old, and he was puzzled. "From the fine to the great respect of Dad, how can you solve the problem (唔 人)?" Ming. When you come to the big guy, know more about it, contact more, know The nature of the work is so diverse that I know it will cause trouble. "
After winning the by-election, Ye Aodong won two more district elections. He has been in Jordan for 11 years and became the chairman of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council. He has gone a long way from politics. The 39-year-old understands that the work of district council members is unavoidable. "Always, I do n’t want to persuade more people to support my ideas. The process is clear. There must be opposing opinions. The citizens, There is no way to identify ... Some people use a more aggressive approach to express dissatisfaction or identity. "
The election of the District Councils just now coincided with the anti-revision legislation movement. Under the political turmoil, there was an unprecedented tearing and confrontation in social history. Ye Aodong said that he could not successfully carry out the election project. Both he and the volunteers were intimidated and verbally insulted. "Zhong dare to come out? Be careful!" He did not dare to stand on the street, did not dare to hang banners, and did not dare to send posters to him. Merchants only dare to visit home and call for votes. He believes that the situation he encountered is inferior to that of his father. "It can be said, this time, some of the tone, attitude and content are more vulgar."
Before the election, Ye Aodong assessed that if he obtained 1,200 votes, he would win steadily, but in the end he lost nearly 1,500 votes and lost in the "old nest" established by himself and his father. He repeatedly stated that he acknowledged defeat, "I have to accept an election system, and I have to lose one vote, so from the results of the seats, I must be the loser, or the result is bad; but from the number of votes "My place is called acceptable." (Photo by Gao Zhongming)
Means elections are highly politicized to express dissatisfaction with the government
Affected by the anti-revision storm, with a historic 70% turnout, the Democrats won 388 seats in the current District Council elections, and the Constitutionalists lost 59 seats. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) sent 181 candidates to the election, only 21 seats, which is nearly 100 seats lower than the previous session. It is no longer the largest party in the District Councils. Members of the "Double Materials" Zhang Guojun and Zhou Haoding dismounted, including Ye Aodong. He obtained 1,451 votes and lost 65 votes to Chen Ziwei, a democracy layman.
Afterwards, Chen Ziwei's handwritten political platform became unexpectedly popular, and Ye Aodong also received the picture over a hundred times. Many netizens compare the two, saying that the two sides are far apart regardless of their appearance, seniority, and origin. "Chen Ziwei's handwriting wins Ye Aodong", and some Taiwanese netizens ridicule that any democratic party can win, even Ye Aodong accepts During newspaper interviews, he also commented on his opponents: "If you find a positive person, you will win more. If you find a doll, you will win less." Today, he clarified that his remarks were misunderstood. Metaphorically. "
He doesn't want to talk more about his opponent, but believes that the opponent has won, reflecting that the election is highly politicized. "In a political storm, it seems that everyone will not know the candidate's regional work or achievements, especially compared to an airborne opponent, which is a good pure political choice." This former political edition reporter believes that the establishment is in legislation The Kowloon West By-elections continued the two cities, reflecting the high hopes of the current government, but the criticism of the fugitive regulations amendment process has only made voters dissatisfied, hoping to use elections to make political statements.
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Two days after the election, Chen Ziwei's handwritten political platform unexpectedly became popular on China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Many people compared the two. Ye Aodong didn't want to talk too much. "The only thing I thank is that the evaluation is too negative. I am good at self-deprecation and good at all." (Photo by Gao Zhongming)
Failure to review personal factors and disapproval of organizational system
Ye Aodong blamed the defeat on the political situation, but voters may not think so. Miss Huang of Jordan Street said that Ye Aodong, who had taken root in the district for many years, was defeated by a young man who was "attractive" and "attractive", reflecting the lack of local work. "You may lose a wealthy DAB. You (Yao Aodong) have a lot of people, a lot of money, and a lot of money. It must be a problem in a district in which voters must be abandoned."
Both the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) and Party Chairman Li Huiqiong and Kwun Tong District Councillor Ke Chongsheng, who have also cultivated in the region for many years, defeated the democratic political stars "Long Mao" Liang Guoxiong and "Quick Will" Tan Dezhi and successfully reelected. When asked about his personal failure factors, Ye Aodong admitted that he hadn't thought about it, "Oh ... I'm so sorry, I can't answer you clearly because I'm reviewing and doing well."
However, he always did not think that the election results reflected the voters' mistrust of the establishment, nor did they agree that the establishment was a "one-sided" defeat, because they still supported 1.2 million voters to maintain the "Golden June Fourth Ratio". "This (election) is a simple multi-vote system, not even one vote, but the representative represents all people who do not support and agree with our philosophy?" He repeatedly emphasized that he acknowledged defeat, not "Loss and Win." "Yes", but "I need to review and understand that many people support, and many people will lose."
"I don't know what you do." Ye Aodong believes that one of the reasons for the failure is that the DAB has done district work according to past traditions. It has always focused on people's livelihood and less political discussions. Only in the future will the public misunderstand them. We must strengthen this work. "People have good identification, good understanding, clear and good. This is a problem."
Chen Ziwei said that he decided to run for all because of Ye Aodong. In June, he once asked Ye Aodong to consult the public on the revision of the fugitive regulations, but the other party only said that the DAB's position was his position and he ignored it. Ye Aodong did not respond positively to the truth of this sentence, "I really answered you, I talked a lot in one day." (Photo by Gao Zhongming)
Victory is a shame for the soldiers
"If my defeat (2008) is lost, it may affect my dad, and it may affect the formation of the DAB, and it will shame the canal." Ye Aodong was an airborne newcomer like Chen Ziwei when he ran for the first time, but it was different. It was he who had huge political capital, and he said that the pressure to run at that time was greater than it is now.
Eleven years later, he wanted to run for a third term, but lost to an amateur by 65 votes. He frankly felt disappointed and frustrated at the first taste of failure, but he had already underestimated the gains and losses. "From the first day of politics and elections, my seniors have told me to take a test every four years, especially if the test is like a competition, if you win, you lose. You must learn to face it."
My father, Ye Guozhong, has not lost in the elections of the District Council and the Urban Council. Will he feel that he is not as successful as his father? Ye Aodong said that his father was his role model, not a political goal, not to mention that the party elders, except Chen Jianlin, Zeng Yucheng, Tan Yaozong, and Ye Guoqian, all lost. "The victory or defeat is an election or a political figure, it must go through the process." Instead, the neighbors who watched him grow up felt most guilty, and decided whether or not to run in the future, they would continue to serve the region. "After the residents or the old neighborhoods lost me, I came up and cried with headaches for several days. I feel that I have lived up to my expectations."
The DAB is accused of blindly supporting the government in revising the fugitives regulations, which runs counter to public opinion. Ye Aodong disagreed, saying that the party has been collecting public sentiment and concluded that the amendment is supported by a relatively majority, which is "whether it is right or wrong." "I can deny that there are many people, or some citizens are opposed, and have different opinions. But I do a good job of polling, and then ask, why do you oppose you? Or do you want to fight for it? It seems like I answered again . "(Photo by Gao Zhongming)
Refusing public office to comfort politicians
With less than half a month, he will leave the post of District Councilor. Regarding whether he would consider participating in the Legislative Council elections in September next year, and the district election returning four years later, Ye Aodong did not hesitate to say, "Electrical elections are too early." However, he has threatened a number of public positions. He does not believe that the government will "send public positions" and he does not need a "consolation award". "I agree with my party that if you use this method, you will insult me and my colleagues."
Ye Aodong was 28 years old when he was first elected, and Chen Ziwei is 27 years old. What can he say to his followers or other candidates? He said he was out of position and would not comment. "As a politician or a person, it is important to know what you are doing. If you are not in this position, it is not necessary to say anything to your successor or someone who will take up the job in the future. It is appropriate and fair . "
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