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Written by: Luo Jiaqing
2021-05-05 22:44
Last update date: 2021-05-05 22:44
"Overview of Election Committee Subsectors" hosted by Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng, this episode interviewed Wang Mingquan, Chairman of Bahe Hall.
As soon as the show started, Lam Cheng called this episode "challenging myself", "You (Wang Mingquan) is a professional host, I am an amateur host, and your sector may "sing" us, so it is even more difficult. ."
Wang Mingquan stated in the program that the number of members of the Election Committee increased from 1,200 to 1,500, but the seats for the "sports, performing arts, culture, and publishing industry" to which it belongs have been reduced from 60 to 30, 15 of which are even listed through the organization. The nomination came into being, "Many people lose the opportunity and lose half of their voices. Of course they are very dissatisfied."
In response, Lam Cheng said that in the past, the election committee was elected by qualified voters in the sector one person, one vote. Based on experience, many people came from the same standpoint or background, and it was difficult to achieve broad representation and balanced participation.
She emphasized that nomination by a designated organization can ensure that there is a wide range of voices in the industry. At the same time, the number of seats in not only a single sector will be reduced. I hope the other party and the industry will understand.
Lam Cheng said that in the past, the electoral committee was elected by qualified voters in the sector one person, one vote. Based on experience, many people came from the same standpoint or background, and it was difficult to achieve broad representation and balanced participation.
(Screenshots of the program "Overview of the Election Committee Subsectors")
Wang Mingquan said that in the past, in the election committee, Bahe Club and Bahe College each had one vote, but now Bahe College has been excluded. He asked how the government prescribes group qualifications?
Lam Cheng stated that the 133 specified groups in this sector must be representative, have relations with the sector, and belong to "patriotic and love-Hong Kong" groups, such as associations in the film, music, and Cantonese opera circles.
Wang Mingquan also pointed out that some artists are worried that they will hold exhibitions from time to time. If they participate in the election, will all the exhibits be reviewed by the qualification committee?
Lam Cheng said that he would definitely not censor the artwork of every candidate, but emphasized that it depends on whether they uphold the Basic Law, loyalty to the SAR, advocate "Hong Kong independence" and collude with foreign forces. She believes that they will ultimately be subject to national security censorship. There are not many cases.
Wang Mingquan pointed out that the number of the electoral committee has increased from 1,200 to 1,500, but its "sports, performing arts, culture, and publishing" seats have been reduced from 60 to 30, and 15 of them are nominated by listed groups. "A lot of people lose their chances and lose half of their voices. Of course they are very dissatisfied." (Screenshot of the show "Aspect of Election Committee Subsectors")
The industry has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the reduction of seats and hopes that the government will help open up the Greater Bay Area market
Carrie Lam later asked Wang Mingquan what his views on the improvement of the electoral system regarding Hong Kong's "good chaos" situation over the past few years?
Wang Mingquan once again expressed the industry’s dissatisfaction. He pointed out that the number of seats in the sector has decreased and half of the voices disappeared. Of course, he will be disappointed and unhappy, but he emphasized that he understands the overall social interests and the system needs to be reorganized and revised.
She hopes that the situation can be gradually improved, "so that Hong Kong people can really realize "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong"."
Wang Mingquan also mentioned that he hopes the government can help open up the Greater Bay Area market. He emphasized that many industries want to perform in the Greater Bay Area, but they don't know how to contact intermediaries and deal with fund exchanges.
Lam Cheng pointed out that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has a leading group and a system for them to reflect the opinions of the industry.
She believes that the hardware in the Greater Bay Area is very good, while the software in Hong Kong is very good. I believe that the Greater Bay Area wants to cooperate with Hong Kong and emphasizes that the government will act as a bridge.
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