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Written by: Yang Qian
2021-02-26 02:39
The last update date: 2021-02-26 02:39
The student union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong is re-elected. When the elected cabinet "Shuo Ye" will take office on the 1st of next month, the school issued a statement yesterday announcing that it is more likely to use the campus as a platform for political propaganda in response to the previous remarks of the cabinet-designate to affect the reputation of the school. In violation of the law, it was decided to suspend the collection of student union dues for the student union, and the student union was required to register as an independent society or company and bear the legal responsibility.
The CUHK Student-Designate Council held a press conference this morning, saying that the space is expected to shrink further, but it will still do its best to serve.
The previous student unions of CUHK have also initiated joint signatures, strongly condemning the CUHK authorities for apparently suppressing freedom of speech, student autonomy and the living space of student organizations on campus, and requesting CUHK President Professor Duan Chongzhi to immediately withdraw the measures and seek to convene the CUHK Alumni Council Special meeting to discuss events.
"Because I like Zhongda University, I came out." He Siheng, the vice president-elect, couldn't bear to cry many times at the press conference: "I never thought there would be punishment like today." The 12-member cabinet designate said that the election promises could not be fulfilled perfectly in the future. , Apologized to the CUHK classmates who voted and followed them, saying that they are discussing how to collect membership fees; they also expect the registration of associations to be blocked.
The student council designate said that it expects the space to shrink further after the incident, but it will still do its best.
Regarding the school’s accusation that the cabinet’s election declaration and the interviews were illegal, the student council designated the school never explained which sentence or how it was illegal, nor did it make an appointment or make formal representations.
CUHK stated on the 25th that the false accusations made by the cabinet members of the Student Union Council and the use of the campus as a platform for political propaganda not only violated the purpose of the university, but also damaged the university’s reputation. After the reminder, the suspected illegal and inaccurate remarks were not clarified. The school decided to suspend the collection of student union dues for the student union. The student union's affiliated organizations to receive allowances and other financial support arrangements from the university will not be affected.
The Student Affairs Office will follow up if the student services previously provided by the Student Union Office are affected.
The school requires the Student Union to register as an independent club or company, and assume legal responsibility on its own. It will suspend the duties of relevant students of the Student Union Council in different committees on campus, and suspend the administrative and university venue support provided to the Student Union Council.
The statement stated that the school will take further measures when necessary according to the situation.
CUHK reiterated that the Basic Law is the foundation of the rule of law in Hong Kong.
The Basic Law respects and protects the academic freedom, personal freedom of expression and association of universities, and also has provisions to protect national security. Universities will never allow campuses to endanger national security.
If a student makes incitement to illegal remarks, the university will impose severe sanctions, including suspension or expulsion of the student concerned.
The voting period for the annual general election of the CUHK Student Union was over, and the only candidate cabinet "Suo Ye" was successfully elected with 3,983 votes of trust and 41 votes of distrust.
Voting for the annual general election of the CUHK Student Union ended the day before (24th). The only candidate cabinet, "Shuo Ye", was successfully elected with 3,983 votes of trust and 41 votes of distrust, and was originally scheduled to take office on the 1st of next month.
"Shuo Ye" has had several rounds of confrontation with the school before. Before that, its candidacy declaration criticized the Chinese University for bowing to the regime and even took the initiative to flatter.
CUHK issued a statement at the beginning of the month that the cabinet’s recent election declaration and media interviews involved false accusations against the university and possible illegal remarks. It also stated that the university has the right to terminate the posts of members or organizations that promote illegal remarks and actions. , And seek assistance from law enforcement agencies when necessary.
"Shuo Ye" issued a statement to refute, rebuking the school for attempting to threaten the students of the CUHK to silence them. When interviewed by the media, they also stated that all 12 members of the cabinet were mentally prepared for arrest.
▼On November 20, National Security Office personnel went to campus to search for evidence▼
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