Legislative Council Election | The Returning Officer writes to Tan Wenhao and Lin Ruihua urging his position on the veto of the budget

Political situation

Written by: Wu Zhuoan

2020-07-27 12:24

Halfway through the nomination period for the Legislative Council election, more than 10 democratic candidates received a letter from the Returning Officer, asking them to explain their rejection of the "Budget" and opposition to the National Security Law of the Minato District.

Civic Party Kowloon East candidate Tan Wenhao and catering industry Lin Ruihua also received a letter from the Returning Officer today (27th), in which they asked about their position on the US sanctions on Hong Kong and the "35+" veto of the budget. The content is similar to other citizens The content of the letters received by party candidates such as Yang Yueqiao and Guo Rongkeng were roughly the same.

Four candidates from the Civic Party received enquiries from the Returning Officer a few days ago. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Reply until 11 am tomorrow

The Returning Officer asked Tan Wenhao and Lin Ruihua about the "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act" and asked whether Tan and Lin still intend to continue to request the United States to implement relevant sanctions against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and whether they have any intentions Request other foreign governments to promote similar laws.

In addition, the Returning Officer quoted the Civic Party’s remarks and posts on the "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act" and asked Lin Ruihua to clarify whether he agreed with and supported the Civic Party’s approach to the "Bill". He also pointed out that the Civic Party members had stated that they would submit a sanctions list to the United States. At that time, Lin Ruihua had joined the Civic Party as a party member and asked him if he agreed with and supported the Civic Party’s request to the US for sanctions on Hong Kong SAR government officials.

The Returning Officer quoted that the Civic Party publicly stated in March and June this year that the Chief Executive must respond to the "Five Major Appeals" one month after the election, otherwise the Civic Party members would veto all government bills and appropriations, and asked Tan Wenhao and Lin Ruihua to explain the above. How does the position fit the statement signed at the time of nomination, and reply before 11 noon tomorrow.

In addition, four candidates from the Civic Party responded to the Returning Officer yesterday, denying their intention to request the United States to impose sanctions on Hong Kong officials. They believe that the policies and bills formulated by overseas countries are based on supporting and implementing the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law. , Criticized the "subjective interpretation" of the Returning Officer. They pointed out that the review of the budget is the power conferred by the Basic Law, and they questioned the political stance of the Returning Officer who asked about the above, which is inconsistent with his functions.

Lin Ruihua won the support of the Civic Party in the catering industry. (Photo by Ou Jiale / Profile Picture)

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