Political situation
Written by: Di Ruimin, Zhou Lixi, Wu Zhuoan
2020-11-11 16:04
Last update date: 2020-11-11 16:04
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress made a decision on the qualifications of the Legislative Council. It refers to the fact that members of the Legislative Council will immediately lose their qualifications as members of the Legislative Council due to the promotion or support of Hong Kong independence. The relevant decisions will be announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. The government immediately issued a press release announcing that, in accordance with the relevant decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the Civic Party Yang Yueqiao, Guo Rongkeng, Guo Jiaqi and the accountant Liang Jichang immediately lost their qualifications as members of the Legislative Council.
Four people were disqualified in the original September Legislative Council election.
The President of the Legislative Council, Liang Junyan, announced the suspension of the meeting at 1 pm, and the four people walked out of the meeting hall to meet the reporters.
Guo Rongkeng said that he was able to defend the core values of democracy with the people of Hong Kong. Even if he was deprived of membership by the regime, he would only be glorious and have no regrets. He pointed out that when there was a storm in April, when the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Liaison Office of the Central Committee condemned him in high profile. , The idea at that time is already the same.
The leader of the Civic Party, Yang Yueqiao, said that he emphasized that he has no resentment and hatred like other colleagues, and that he will continue to do his best for Hong Kong in his position in the future, and he is still full of hope for the future of Hong Kong.
The four people left the conference hall to meet with reporters.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Guo Jiaqi denounced that the one country, two systems disappeared
Guo Rongkeng said that when the turmoil broke out in April, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the People’s Republic of China condemned him in a high-profile manner and threatened to DQ him. He said at the time that he could work with Hong Kong people to defend the core values of democracy, even if it was taken away by the regime. Qualifications are only honor and no regrets. He thanked the Hong Kong people and the legal profession who have always supported him, united and supported himself before the big troubles, and felt honored to work with colleagues like family for 8 years.
Guo Jiaqi said that he believes that today is his last day to speak to the media and the people of Hong Kong. He pointed out that some people may think that today is a dark day, but he thinks it is a day worth remembering and thinking about fighting for democracy.
He mentioned that when the Basic Law was promulgated in 1990, it promised "One Country, Two Systems" and 2004 universal suffrage, but facts have proved that the Central Government has repeatedly refused to implement universal suffrage for Hong Kong people, describing that "one country, two systems" has disappeared and the Hong Kong government needs to decide. Explain to history and Hong Kong people.
He continued that the parliamentary struggle was never easy, and the parliament was never fair, but he never backed down and did not disappoint the expectations of the voters. Although he cannot go on, Hong Kong will not and should not fall. Hong Kong people will one day. Will see the expected core value.
Guo Rongkeng thanked the Hong Kong people and the legal profession who have always supported him, united and supported him before the big issue, and felt honored to work with colleagues like family for 8 years.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Yang Yueqiao: still full of hope for the future of Hong Kong
Liang Jichang pointed out that today is a sad and dark day, and it is also a glorious day for him.
He pointed out that in the past eight years, he has worked hard for Hong Kong to maintain the dignity of the Legislative Council and strive for democracy and justice. Now he will resign honorably and helplessly.
Liang Jichang continued that he and the other three people are professionals who gave up their jobs and time to fight for democracy and the rule of law for Hong Kong. Unfortunately, at this moment, there is little left in the Basic Law and "One Country, Two Systems."
Leung Jichang said that he has served Hong Kong citizens and the industry gloriously in the past eight years. He is grateful to the media, legislators, family members, and colleagues for discussion and office for their support. He pointed out that Hong Kong is not dead, because Hong Kong people will continue to work in this event. Land protects our core values, democracy, rule of law and other core values.
He emphasized that he was only honored at this moment and wanted to say thanks to everyone.
Yang Yueqiao said that among the four people, his qualifications are the least. After serving the people of Hong Kong for more than four years, he is grateful to all walks of life and the media for their care. He emphasized that he has no resentment and hatred like other colleagues, and that he will continue to work in his own post in the future. Hong Kong does its best and is still full of hope for the future of Hong Kong. Because there are many courageous Hong Kong people and young people in Hong Kong who are doing their best for Hong Kong, he believes that the future will not be easy and it will not be short. He can only continue to maintain eternal confidence as Hong Kong. People can only continue to trust the spirit of Hong Kong people.
He finally expressed his love for Hong Kong and thanked him for serving Hong Kong.
Liang Jichang raised his hand to say goodbye after seeing the reporter.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
The DQ motion was proposed by Lam Cheng. Guo Rongkeng is not surprised: he has seen all the despicableness of the Chief Executive
After the three members of the Civic Party were disqualified, only Tan Wenhao was left in the parliament. When asked by reporters about the Civic Party’s future line, Guo Rongkeng said that the future of a certain political party should not be discussed at this stage. problem.
Guo Rongkeng said he was not surprised when the National People's Congress decided that the motion was proposed at the request of the chief executive of the Hong Kong district.
When asked if the reason for being DQ was sufficient, the four laughed in unison, Yang Yueqiao said that he was fair and comfortable.
When the Legislative Council was extended, the National People's Congress allowed the four of them to stay in office, but now they are deprived of their qualifications.
Guo Rongkeng added that the practice reflects that Hong Kong is a society ruled by man, and changes are made day by day, which is completely unfounded by law.
Yang Yueqiao finally said that no one knows the days to come. Even if the four of them can no longer serve the people of Hong Kong, I believe there will still be better people willing to come forward.
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