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Written by: Wen Weiguang
2021-03-08 21:47
Last update date: 2021-03-08 23:23
Former Chief Executive and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Tung Chee-hwa, talked with senior media leaders today (8th) about the major reforms of Hong Kong’s electoral system. He pointed out that American democracy cannot solve everything. He also pointed out that touting Western democracy is more harmful than good.
He took the response to the epidemic as an example. He pointed out that some democratic places are also difficult to deal with the epidemic. It cannot be said that democracy can solve all problems. On the contrary, after Hong Kong has improved its electoral system, it will be better for Hong Kong's long-term development.
"It must be better to have more loyal opponents."
During the tea ceremony, Tung Chee-hwa was asked whether the democrats could stand for election in the future.
He emphasized that the most important thing for elections is to win the hearts of the people. He quoted polls saying that there is no market for Hong Kong independence, and that regardless of the opposition or the establishment, the most important thing is to know what the people think and do things for the people.
He also believes that "it must be better to have more loyal opponents."
The Election Committee will play a more important role in the future. When asked whether Hong Kong will be more likely to be controlled by certain interests after the electoral reform, Tung Chee-hwa pointed out that there have been interest problems for many years. It's hard to tell."
It's hard to tell who will serve as the special committee in the future
The outside world is concerned about whether the election of the Legislative Council in September this year should be postponed again. Lam Cheng pointed out that the Election Committee will be given new functions. Logically speaking, the election of the Election Committee must be held before the Legislative Council election. The Election Committee does not intend to change its term in December. It has not been mentioned whether the Legislative Council election will be postponed.
"Hong Kong 01" received news today that the timing of the two important elections this year may be "reversed". In September this year, the "Chief Outpost" election committee will be held first, and then the Legislative Council general election will be held in December.
Tung Chee-hwa said that everyone does not need to guess too much, and he pointed out that when the virus comes, nothing can be predicted.
A few days ago, he fell in the Great Hall of the People. Dong: alarmed his sister who lives in Taiwan and the United States.
Tung Chee-hwa, the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, accidentally fell when he left the meeting after attending the opening of the National People's Congress.
Today, Tung Chee-hwa reported that he was safe again, saying that everything was fine and that he did not need to have a big reaction. He also said with a smile that this trivial incident had disturbed his sisters in Taiwan and the United States, and hurriedly called him to ask him about his situation.
Tung Chee-hwa recalled that before assuming the post of Chief Executive, Run Run Run Shaw warned him to pay attention to his body, so that he should sleep well and exercise more. He also taught him to raise his legs every time he was on the bed. Therefore, he now "has good foot strength" and fell. After that, he could stand up soon.
Tung Chee-hwa laughed and pointed out that Run Run Run was the first person to "predict" that he would become the chief executive.
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