[Wuhan Pneumonia] Democrats and Citizens Party celebration fundraising dinner is expected to delay or affect the election project

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Written by: Wu Anan

2020-02-03 07:00

The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan is raging. There have been 14 confirmed cases in Hong Kong so far. The Democratic Party ’s 25-year anniversary fund-raising dinner originally scheduled for March 24 may be postponed due to the epidemic. Yuan Haiwen, chairman of the Democratic Fund-raising Committee and a member of the Sham Shui Po District, said that the number of confirmed cases of pneumonia in Wuhan has been increasing. Considering public health and safety factors, the dinner may need to be postponed, which can be held as soon as June. Democratic Party Vice Chairman Yin Zhaojian said that there are priorities and that fighting the disease with Hong Kong people is more important than party celebration. If the fundraising committee proposes an extension proposal to the Central Committee, he will also support it.

It is understood that the Democratic Party will discuss an extension proposal at the Central Committee meeting next Thursday (9th). The Party Central Committee pointed out that the fund-raising dinner is the main source of revenue for the Democratic Party. This year will be the election year of the Legislative Council. Party celebrations will have an impact on the party's operations and election projects.

The Citizen Party, which has always held fund-raising dinners in April, may also need to be postponed. The party ’s internal vice chairman, Lai Renbiao, said during an inquiry that the Executive Committee decided to host a dinner in April before the outbreak. Whether to postpone the fundraising dinner, the party will hold an executive committee on Tuesday (4th) to discuss related matters.

Yin Zhaojian acknowledged that the fundraising dinner had an impact on the operation of the Democratic Party. (Photo / Photo by Liang Pengwei)

Yin Zhaojian acknowledges that it has an impact on the operation of the party, but only refers to the importance of fighting the epidemic

The Democratic Party originally planned to hold a fund-raising dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East on March 24. Yuan Haiwen earlier stated that this year's fundraising goals are the same as last year, hoping to raise 4 million yuan. He also said that in response to the social atmosphere and situation , Only fund-raising dinner will be held, and no government officials, including the director, deputy director, political assistants, and members of the guild will be invited.

However, with the outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan, the Democratic Party may need to postpone the fundraising dinner in response to the epidemic. When receiving inquiries, Yuan Haiwen said that with the increasing number of confirmed cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, there is no sign of relief in the month. Therefore, considering public health and safety factors, the fundraising dinner may need to be postponed until June, or even There is an opportunity to postpone it until the Legislative Council election.

The fundraising figures for the dinner are very important for the operation of the Democratic Party in the coming year. Yuan Haiwen said earlier that the Democratic Party recently raised funds at a large march street station and donated all to the "612 Humanitarian Support Fund." As a result, the Democratic Party lost important fundraising income. The fundraising figures for the dinner are very critical for the Democratic Party's fiscal revenue and operation this year.

The party's Central Committee pointed out that this year will be an election year for the Legislative Council. If the party's celebration is not held, it will affect the operation of the party and the election project. Yin Zhaojian acknowledged that the fundraising dinner had an impact on the operation of the Democratic Party. However, he said that it is important that fighting with the Hong Kong people is more important than party celebration. If the fundraising committee proposes an extension proposal to the Central Committee, he will also support it. . It is understood that the Democratic Party will discuss the proposal for extension at the Central Committee meeting next Thursday (9th) and discuss any measures to reduce the impact of the extension of the dinner on the party's operation.

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Yuan Haiwen said that the number of confirmed cases of pneumonia in Wuhan is increasing, and due to public health and safety factors, party celebration may need to be postponed. (Photo / Photo by Liang Pengwei)

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As for the Citizen Party, which has always held fund-raising dinners in April, it may also need to be postponed. Lai Renbiao, the party ’s internal vice chairman, said in an inquiry that the Executive Committee decided to host a dinner in April before the epidemic broke out. Considering whether to postpone the fundraising dinner, the party will hold an executive committee on Tuesday (4th) to discuss related matters.

Lai Renbiao pointed out that the fund-raising dinner has always been the main donation channel for the Citizen Party. In addition, this year is the election year, and the party's workload will increase. Failure to hold a fund-raising dinner will affect the party's operation.

Lai Renbiao accepted inquiries and stated that before the outbreak of the epidemic, the Citizen Party decided to host a dinner in April, but due to the epidemic, we need to consider whether to delay the fundraising dinner. (Profile picture / Photo by Huang Baoying)

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The Citizen Party, which has always held fund-raising dinners in April, may also need to be postponed. (Profile picture / Photo by Luo Junhao)

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