Political situation
Written by Peng Zhuowei
2020-06-08 08:00
Last update date: 2020-06-08 08:00In March this year, "Hong Kong 01" was the first to learn that the New Democratic Party proposed to change Li Zijing, who is a member of the Liberal Party, to stand for election in New Territories East, replacing the current MP Rong Hain. After the incident, there was an uproar. Li Zijing announced his withdrawal from the Liberal Party's "transfer" to the New Democratic Party. Rong Haien was even more angry and withdrew from the New Democratic Party primary election. Some people also criticized him as a speculator and transferred to the party for election.
Li Zijing said frankly, "It is better to say that I left the middle line than to leave a certain political party." He believes that after the anti-revision laws, there is no market in the middle line. Under the situation of political polarization, "in fact, it is the Hong Kong people who have changed", but he denied that he is "more and more blue."
Li Zijing, who joined the Liberal Party in 2009, partnered with the party’s honorary chairman, Tian Beijun, in the 2016 election to the New Territories East, and finally won about 20,000 votes to return. Last year, the district election also lost to the democratic party for re-election failure. Just when the outside world thought he would transform into an "organized KOL", he unexpectedly turned to the New Democratic Party, hoping to hit the Legislative Council seat again.
Regarding criticism from outsiders that he is a speculator, Li Zijing admitted in an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01", "My remarks became more and more distinct a few years ago. It is not today's business to leave the middle line, especially after shooting Youtube." He did not want his position to affect the Liberal Party before making a decision to withdraw from the party. As for why he joined the New Democratic Party, Li Zijing said that the professional background of the middle class of the New Democratic Party is similar to its concept. Before joining the party, many members of the party have already known each other. "In fact, it is very natural to enter, and you have suddenly changed your position, etc." .
After leaving the Liberal Party, Li Zijing turned to the New Democratic Party and the civic power. He pointed out that the New Democratic Party's middle-class professional background is similar to its concept, and many members of the party have already known each other before joining. (Profile picture)
Grateful for the Liberal Party's cultivation and understanding that one day will need to part ways
After leaving the Liberal Party, many people paid attention to his relationship with the party leader, especially "master" Tian Beijun. Li Zijing pointed out that he had no ties with the Liberal Party and was grateful for the party's past cultivation. He always respected Tian Beijun very much. Brothers like Shao Jiahui, Li Zhenqiang and other former party friends.
Li Zijing said that Tian Beijun has always given him a lot of freedom and will not interfere with the content of his short video on the Internet, but he recalls a conversation with Tian Beijun and foresees the day of leaving the party: "I (Tian Beijun)" Supporters don’t like you, they’re going to mess with me on Facebook; you supporters like me too, and they’re going to mess up with you on Facebook.” Li said frankly that the routes are different from each other and they will always part ways.
The establishment faction currently occupies three of the nine seats in the New Territories East. Talking about the election situation in September, Li Zijing believes that in this social situation, coordination within the establishment faction is very important, and the formation faction should "win together", but it is still unknown. Who can stand for election. (Photo by Li Zetong)
Admire Ronghain that they should not be compared
The New Democratic Party earlier elected New Territories East for the coordinator, launched an intra-party primary election, and allowed non-party people to sign up. Li Zijing challenged Rong Haien for re-election. However, Rong Haien, who had already signed up for the election, later announced his withdrawal, criticizing the primary election mechanism "has stipulated other people", thinking that he did not need to "lift the chair" for others. The political community is concerned about whether the relationship between the two has been "committed to evil." Li Zijing replied that he was "good to admire Hain and admire the channel", referring to the fact that the other party has fallen into the area shortly after production, and has made significant progress in the past four years in the Parliament He is also the sister of his doctor of law. He respects her very much, and there are many things to ask her in the future.
The institutional faction currently has three of the nine seats in the New Territories East. Talking about the election situation in September, Li Zijing believes that in this social situation, coordination within the constitutional faction is very important. "If you want to fight for the best interests, you can only send three to four. The list is selected." The political circle predicts that the DAB Chen Keqin and Ge Peifan will fight for re-election. Does this mean that Li Zijing and Rong Haien "can only live one"? Li Zijing said that the two should not be compared and thought that the formed factions should "win together" and laughed that they "have no advantages and no selling points", but it is still unknown who will run.
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