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Written by: Wu Zhuoan
2021-04-29 13:04
Last update date: 2021-04-29 13:08
Executive Council member Tang Jiahua was interviewed a few days ago to support the re-election of Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He described Carrie Lam as the "most open" of the previous chief executives and quoted the English proverb "the devil you know better than the devil you don't" It’s better to follow people you don’t know," the remarks aroused heated discussion.
Zhang Zhigang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a "Liang fan", wrote an article in the newspaper today (29), questioning whether Tang Jiahua described his "political boss" Lin Zheng as a "devil", and whether it is in line with political ethics. "Against change" is unhelpful.
When Tang Jiahua responded to the query, he pointed out that the proverb does not mean that anyone is a "devil," but that it is better to choose someone who is more familiar and less familiar. Shrink, dodge left and avoid right."
Tang Jiahua has been a member of the Executive Council since 2017.
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Zhang Zhigang: If Carrie Lam is the devil, the other organizational chiefs ask, are they also devil?
Zhang Zhigang wrote "Who is the devil?" in "Ming Pao"
"I wrote an article for the title, saying that after reading Tang Jiahua’s interview, a lot of doubts and question marks appeared in my heart, and I hope the other party can explain it publicly.
Zhang Zhigang pointed out that the English proverb cited by Tang Jiahua meant that Carrie Lam was a "devil." He believed that Tang Jiahua was a non-official member of the Executive Council and appointed him as the chief executive. He questioned Tang's description of his "political boss" as a "devil." "Is it politically ethical?"
Zhang Zhigang later quoted the other party's middle finger in the interview. Carrie Lam does have many shortcomings and many strengths. If she has the opportunity to be the chief executive for five more years, her job may be better.
Zhang believes that these remarks show that Tang did not make a slip of the tongue, but really meant something. "The sentence "the devil you know" has also become the main argument for Tang Jiahua to support the re-election of the current Chief Executive."
Zhang Zhigang inferred that if Lam Cheng is "the devil you know" (the devil you know), does it mean that other establishments who are powerfully aspiring to the Chief Executive are also "the devil you don't know" (the devil you don't know). I believe that a large number of people with lofty ideals will also say: "I am not the devil."
Laughing at Tang Jiahua's help, quoting Cantonese sayings: "Don't steal the chicken and eat the rice."
Zhang Zhigang looked up the allusion to this English proverb. It was derived from Ireland 482 years ago. It means "I would rather deal with known bad things than new things you don't know." He questioned that Tang Jiahua's quotation of this English proverb is not suitable for today. Generations.
He believes that whether it is in Europe or the United States, the main axis of the election of national leaders in the past 30 years cannot be separated from "change." However, Tang Jiahua took an old saying that originated 482 years ago to oppose change and asked, "This is It’s not a good thing to help," he mocked: "Tang Jiahua first publicly stated that his political boss is a devil, a bad thing. I don’t know as much as Mr. Tang, as the English proverb says, "Steal chicken, don’t eat rice." , Probably appropriate and appropriate."
Regarding Tang Jiahua’s description of Carrie Lam as the "most open" of the previous chief executives and being appointed by Liang Zhenying as a member of the guild, he questioned that this is not Tang’s "one person can talk to himself." Even if you say "I like it", you think that these remarks involve three former chief executives Tung Chee-hwa, Tsang Yinquan, and Liang Zhenying, and that Tang, as a public commentator in the political arena, must always provide some evidence responsibly.
Zhang Zhigang questioned what is meant by "openness", "Does it compare with the leader of the opposition to "hold the head and neck", or to "speak up the wine", or to "give generously" to the opposition group?"
Lam Cheng attended democracy in 2018 During the party celebration, "generously donate 30,000 yuan" on the spot, which aroused dissatisfaction with the establishment.
Lam Cheng attended the Democratic Party celebration in 2018, "generously donate 30,000 yuan" on the spot.
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Zhang Zhigang: The middle route does not exist at all
As for Tang Jiahua’s mention in the interview, the proportion of people in the “enlightened”, democratic, or third-line faction in the current government has far exceeded that of other governments. Zhang Zhigang questioned whether the so-called “enlightened and democratic” is in line with the director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. The standard of "Patriot" in Xia Baolong's speech.
Tang Jiahua set up a "democratic thinking" six years ago and advocated a "middle line." Zhang Zhigang pointed out at the end of the article that he has commented many times in the past 15 years. The third path does not exist in Hong Kong's political reality. "Economic and social policies can have The middle form is the third way. The main axis of Hong Kong’s political contradictions is "patriotism" and "anti-communism." The two are dichotomy, so there is no middle form."
Tang Jiahua responded: I said I would never dodge left and right
When interviewed by "Hong Kong 01", Tang Jiahua pointed out that Zhang Zhigang's criticism was "no way" and frankly admitted that it was not the first day that he was criticized. He emphasized that this English proverb does not mean anyone is a "devil", but just says to choose one. People who are more familiar are better than those who are unfamiliar. Emphasize that you respect everyone’s remarks and make it clear that you will not regret making such remarks. "I don’t speak bluntly. Anyone who understands my personality will know. Don’t shrink, dodge left and right.”
Regarding Zhang Zhigang’s questioning that "enlightened and democratic" may not meet the standards of patriots, Tang Jiahua pointed out that "enlightened" is not necessarily patriotic, and the establishment is not necessarily patriotic, and whether patriotism has nothing to do with political factions.
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