Politics
Written by: Luo Jiaqing and Liu Jinhua
2019-11-26 09:38
Last updated: 2019-11-26 10:34The situation in Hong Kong has been turbulent in recent days. The district board elections have been held in a peaceful atmosphere. Democrats have won the victory in total, with a total of 385 seats. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e met with reporters before attending the Executive Council this morning (26th), pointing out that this district election is a different election, which can be held in order to eliminate all difficulties. The past few days have been relatively calm, and the public is willing to "go down the street". The situation can be maintained, but she hopes that the recent calm is not just for this district election.
Regarding the defeat of the establishment, Lin Zhengyue pointed out that this election was seen as an expression of dissatisfaction with the government, so the results had a certain impact on the formation, but said that no instructions were received from the central government for accountability for the results of the district election.
Lin Zhengyue said that he had not received any instructions from the central government for accountability for district elections. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Hope that the calm situation in recent days can be maintained
Lin Zhengyue said that he and the Director of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, Nie Dequan, have repeatedly stressed that they will do everything in their power to hold this election. The reason is that they must adhere to one country, two systems, and protect the human rights and freedoms of citizens under the Basic Law. Institutional advantages, holding fair and fair elections. She said that before November 24th, Hong Kong society continued to escalate violence, block roads and other problems, and even the Red Tunnel has not yet been opened, but the elections were successfully held after the efforts of all parties.
Lin Zheng said that she thanked the citizens of Hong Kong for voting in a peaceful and orderly manner, with a turnout rate of 71%. Secondly, she thanked all candidates for participating in the election, because such elections were conducted in an extremely difficult environment, especially in the case of personal threats to election projects. 3. Candidates with damaged propaganda items. Third, she congratulated the newly elected district councillors. Because district work is an important part of Hong Kong and is closely related to the life of citizens. Fourth, she thanked the district councillors who will step down because many are senior district councillors. Congressman, past work in the area deserves praise. Finally, she thanked the EAC and 30,000 civil servants.
Lam Cheng emphasized that Hong Kong experienced a relatively calm and safe environment a few days before the election. She hoped that this kind of security and tranquility was not just for district elections, but that the citizens had already voiced their hope that Hong Kong would not continue to chaos, so that everyone could live as usual and work together. Work together for economic hardship and livelihood issues.
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Lin Zhengyue pointed out that as early as September, he had responded to the five major demands. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Lin Zheng: The Central Committee did not hold her accountable for the results of the district election
Asked whether he would respond to public opinion in response to the election results, set up an independent investigative committee, and even be responsible for the defeat of the constitutional faction, Lin Zhengyue reiterated that the public's struggle for appeals should not resort to violence, and the escalation action would only frustrate Hong Kong. She said that as early as September 4th, she had responded to the demands of the anti-revision movement, and also proposed four actions.
Lin Zheng also pointed out that she had not been instructed by the central government to ask for accountability. She emphasized that although the election results were important, the election process was equally important. They believed that if the election violated the rule of law and fairness, it would cause damage to Hong Kong and have the greatest impact on the smooth election process. feel happy. Regarding the failure of the constitutional school district election, Lin Zhengyue pointed out that the government's work needs to be coordinated with those who support the government and political parties, and acknowledged that the failure of the constitutional school election was considered to be an expression of the government but this issue is related to the election. Pie has some influence.
Regarding the government's failure to respond to public demands after six months, Lin Zheng said that many demonstrators had demanded violence such as road blocking and arson, but she reiterated that as early as September, she had clearly stated her decision to withdraw the regulations. Lam Cheng emphasized that after these six months, many Hong Kong people want to return to the normal life in the past, and hope that everyone can restore Hong Kong to a calm and peaceful environment as soon as possible.
Lin Zheng Yue'e District Council Election 2019 District Council