One-year anniversary of the revision of the rule of law｜The unsuccessful construction system has been sent across the New East District to deepen the cultivation of the neighborhood and urge the government to "super snail project"

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Written by: Lu Nuojun

2020-06-13 08:00

Under the tide of anti-amendment, last year's district board elections saw a "change of days." Democrats won more than 85% of seats in Hong Kong, breaking the previous monopoly of the assembly by the establishment. Half a year later, all the members of the formed faction who did not vote have not disappeared since then. Some of them actively made short films online to discuss politics, while others adjusted their strategies and moved to other regions.

Zhuang Haofeng, one of the candidates in the Shengxin Constituency in Tianshui Wai and the chief of the Round Table of Political Affairs, has recently seen him in the East New Territories of the New Territories. When I was involved in regional work a few years ago, I encountered a political storm that happened once every 100 years. He said that the defeat of district elections is unwilling, but he still hopes to continue to "keep the group fire working for the society" while still young. Under the epidemic, he would distribute masks on the street every day, and from the New West to the New East, in addition to residents asking for help, he could also talk about a super bicycle track and some unfinished railway projects.

In the district council elections held last year, the number of voters exceeded 2.94 million, and the democrats won more than 85% of seats in Hong Kong. (Profile picture / Photo by Zhang Haowei)

In the district board elections held in November last year, the overall turnout rate was 71.2%, and the number of voters exceeded 2.94 million, both of which reached a record high; while the democrats in the 18 district boards, 17 of them won more than half of the seats. In the new constituency "Shin Shin" in the Yuen Long District Council, a total of 5 candidates were elected at the time, and the district state power was finally elected with 3,530 votes, and Zhuang Haofeng was ranked third with 1,195 votes.

Mark pointed out that, under the social movement, in order to "state" the government, citizens did not necessarily pay much attention to local work when voting. (Photo by Lu Nuojun)

Zhuang Haofeng (Mark), who originally studied IT and communication engineering and originally established an IT company, started handing over the company's business to his partner about one and a half years before the election, and worked full-time in the region. He recalled that embarking on the road to politics was enlightened by Tian Beichen. "In the first place, I learned from Qu about how to deal with it in business. Later, I first learned that in addition to the scope of business and economics, I was concerned about community weakness." Mark pointed out that he was still in his early 30s, and since he had a platform, he wanted to make new attempts while still young. At that time, the district board member of the "Tiansheng" constituency was Chen Sijing of the round table. After the Ping Yan Court was recruited, the government newly established the "Shengxin" constituency, so Mark naturally chose to settle in the new district "Shengxin".

"There are many opportunities in the IT industry, and you can go back at any time. But to do regional work, you need to be motivated and enthusiastic."

Looking forward to pushing the government to formulate future youth policies

"I didn't know there were many people fighting at the time." Mark said that there were only 1 or 2 opponents in the beginning. It was unexpected to see 5 candidates, but seniors such as his party friend Tian Beichen also lost in the Tsuen Wan District. He believes that it must be caused by the political climate. "(Lost election) is of course disappointing. We all hope that the actual political achievements will allow residents to support us." Mark said that a large number of voters regarded voting as a statement to the government, although they were not reconciled. , But did not return to the "old bank" after losing the election, but continued to serve the region, "there are many opportunities in the IT industry, you can return at any time. But to do regional work, you need to be motivated and enthusiastic." He also pointed out that here In the past two years, it was discovered that the voices of young people have been ignored by the society, so I hope to continue to listen to the voices of more young people in the districts, and think that it can help the government formulate future youth policies.

Super Cycle Track Connects to New West and New East

In response to the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic and the continuing social movement, Mark said that outside the New Territories West, the office also received many residents from the New Territories East for help. He also pointed out that there are actually many common issues in the two districts that can be linked, such as Tun Ma The progress of the line and the North Loop, and the discussion of the super bicycle trail for more than 10 years, "Many citizens are wary of sealed transportation during the epidemic. Many people step on the bicycle and rework, so many people ask about the super bicycle. path". As early as 2008, the government proposed to build a super bicycle trail that runs through the New Territories, connecting Shatin and Ma On Shan with Shenjing and Tuen Mun. However, after more than 10 years, the bicycle network is still like a "broken grass insect". Mark pointed out that the project was originally scheduled to be completed within this year, but it is still silent. In the past 2 weeks, he also contacted the Home Affairs Bureau to follow up the progress and timetable of the cycle track with different departments.

No office, no foot, mobile street station mask

On the day of the interview, the reporter followed Mark to distribute masks in Tseung Kwan O. He stated that there was no office in the New Territories East and no friendly "regional piles", so he could only do this kind of mobile street station. About 10,000 masks are sent out every day in places like Tai Po. Although the epidemic has eased a little, there was a crowd of people in the street station within a short period of time. Mark pointed out that there are sporadic opponents who would cast unfriendly views, or make impolite gestures, and verbally swear words, "Well, it's a lot, most people who know our direction are not too resistant." He said that at the moment People with different political views, such as "enemy", as a member of the "moderate establishment", he hopes to "have business and discuss" and ease the atmosphere. "When the society is torn apart, it needs the voice of Hong Kong and Beijing, at least Well, it would be too much resistance, we can take Hong Kong out first. And we believe that Hong Kong people are very rational."

When asked whether he planned to stand for election in the New Territories East Legislative Council or the next District Council election, Mark only stated that there is no actual goal at present. "Three major events have occurred throughout the year and there have been too many changes, so they are unknown. Meeting point." He also pointed out that under the social movement, as a moderate establishment, he believes that society needs the voice of "Hong Kong letter and Beijing letter" in order to get out of the predicament.

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