Political situation
Written by: Luo Jiaqing
2020-08-03 22:43
Last update date: 2020-08-03 22:43The government announced earlier that it would postpone the Legislative Council election by applying the "Emergency Law". Chief Executive Carrie Lam invited the former Standing Committee member of the National People's Congress and former chairman of the Legislative Council Fan Xu Litai to the Government House to discuss the epidemic, the "vacuum period" and other issues. Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that postponing the election is a very difficult decision. Regarding the alleged government’s postponement for fear of the establishment of the system, she hopes that the society will not have too many conspiracy theories. Lin Zheng emphasized that the risk of holding elections under the epidemic is too high, describing it as a life-threatening election. If she insists on holding elections on her own, it will be hard to blame for problems.
Fan Xu Litai expressed support for Lam Cheng's decision to postpone the election and emphasized that there is no other way. Fan Xu Litai said that for the postponement of the Legislative Council election for one year, it is necessary to ask the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to seek a solution, including whether Article 69 of the Basic Law can be interpreted as an extension of one year. If not, it can be discussed in terms of supplementary legislation.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam invited Fan Xu Litai, former member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and former chairman of the Legislative Council, to the Government House to discuss the epidemic, the "vacuum period" and other issues. (Carrie Lam Facebook)
Lam Cheng also pointed out that many Hong Kong residents in the Mainland were unable to return to Hong Kong to vote during the epidemic. It would be unfair to hold hundreds of thousands of voters as scheduled. Fan Xu Litai pointed out that the government has postponed the election to protect the rights of voters who have not been able to vote due to the epidemic. The government has not exploited anyone's right to vote. She also believes that Hong Kong's election system should be more humane and electronic. Lin Zheng emphasized that the epidemic is an opportunity for the government to explore ways to improve election arrangements.
Fan Xu Litai mentioned that some people in society like to be alarmist and mislead others in order to gather political support. She urges Lam Cheng not to be afraid of smearing and rumors. "Just do what should be done." The most important thing is to explain the decision or make more decisions to the public. The reason for the decision also refers to the postponement of the election. "Many people in Hong Kong think you did it wrong, but more people think you did it right."
Fan Xu Litai said that some people in society like to be alarmist and mislead others in order to gather political support, and urge Lam Zheng not to be afraid of smearing and rumors. (Carrie Lam Facebook)
Speaking of the Legislative Council, Fan Xu Litai said that the past legislators were more orderly. The "Rules of Procedure" were formulated for gentlemen and ladies. However, the current legislators are all "street fighters" and physical contact is not a problem for them. Think deeply about the "Rules of Procedure."
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