Interview｜Ip Liu-Chang's Chief Executive of the Home Ownership Building on the MTR Profit Control Point should be found in the guild

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Written by: Peng Zhuowei

2021-07-04 07:00

Last update date: 2021-07-04 07:00

After the central government initiated the formulation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and the amendment to the election system, the land and housing issues, which are regarded as deep-seated contradictions in Hong Kong, will be subject to drastic reforms. It has always been a concern.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor set up a land supply task force in 2018 to propose the "Land Debate". The Lantau vision for tomorrow was mentioned in the development, but it was said that "far water is difficult to put a fire near."

Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the New Democrat Party, Ip Liu Shu-yee, admitted that a lot of time was wasted in the land debate. "If you look at the public opinion, you will not wash the chief executive with the director." Then she asked, "The public will know more about the development of border land than the Development Bureau. She thinks that the government was too cautious, and that Lantau shouldn’t be a "perfect prescription" tomorrow.

In an interview with "Hong Kong 01", Ye Liu suggested that in addition to the development of the Kwai Chung Container Terminal and the ancestral hall, the government should implement profit control for the MTR, and stipulate that the MTR’s housing development projects should be divided against the government, even in the MTR. Standing on top of the building to build new HOS flats, it is believed that the government, as the largest shareholder of the MTR, "has no reason to defend the public's rights and interests."

Dissatisfied with the land supply group for excluding the option of developing border areas in country parks

The issue of land and housing has always been one of the deep-seated contradictions in society, and it is also the biggest sticking point in society, which has aggravated social grievances.

During the two sessions, Han Zheng, the vice premier of the State Council in charge of Hong Kong and Macao affairs, also made it clear that he wanted to solve the housing problem in Hong Kong.

Ye Liu believes that the government should have a series of housing policies instead of just relying on a single project. "Lantau should not be a panacea tomorrow. It is like putting all the eggs in the same basket. In fact, there is a lot of (land). Option".

Regarding the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive, Liang Zhenying proposed to develop the border land in Tai Lam Country Park and build about 20,000 to 30,000 HOS units at a flat price of 6,000 yuan per square foot. Ye Liu believes that the land supply group should not Excluding the option of developing the border areas of country parks, especially since the previous government has commissioned the Housing Association to study, "Many councillors are dissatisfied. They don't want to study, and research left is to be excluded. Is it reasonable?"

Advocate the use of Kwai Chung Container Terminals to build houses and develop ancestral halls

Regarding the land and housing policy, Ye Liu has always had her own personal opinion. She suggested that the government should use the Kwai Chung Container Terminal to build houses. She also pointed out that the Solidarity Hong Kong Fund’s research has shown that the container terminal’s land is not "use of the land," close to 700 hectares of logistics. The land is being vacant, and in the face of the continuous decline in container throughput, I believe that even if the land is reduced by half, it will be able to meet the future transportation needs.

Ye Liu emphasized that this move is not equivalent to eliminating the container industry. "However, a large area of ​​beautiful land near the sea and close to the urban area is definitely worth the government's discussion on how to deal with it."

Ip Liu pointed out that the government has always relied on the "one railway, one bureau" (that is, the MTR and the Urban Renewal Authority) to increase the supply of land and housing. Among them, the MTR's North Link and the original Siu Ho Wan Depot can provide a large amount of housing. unit.

She said frankly that the MTR, as a public transport agency, should not allow it to monopolize the development of superstructures on railways and the best locations for real estate, and should refer to the practices of the two power companies, implement profit control, and set the profit level at 8%.

She also proposed that the MTR’s housing development rights should be dicated with the government. "New HOS flats can be built on the MTR. What is the reason for the MTR? (MTR) is cooperating with real estate developers, and the government should manage the channels. Profit".

Ye Liu said frankly that he has always advocated the above proposal and wanted to move it for debate in the Legislative Council. However, she believes that the government is not determined to "consult with the MTR." She emphasized that the government is a major shareholder of the MTR and should strive to defend public rights.

Claiming that Lam Cheng might be afraid of offending the pan-people, he pointed the spear of the debate at the Fanling Golf Course

Talking about Lam Cheng's land and housing policy after taking office, Ye Liu believed that the other party might be afraid of offending the pan-democrats during the land debate, so he pointed the finger at the Fanling Golf Course.

She said frankly that a lot of time was wasted in the debate. "The public will know better than the Development Bureau that the border land should be developed? If you look at the public opinion in everything, then the chief executive and the director will not be washed away. It is meaningless for the people to look at the public opinion."

Ye Liu believes that the government should have its stance and beliefs. It would be irresponsible to shirk everything to the public opinion and the local donation team.

For example, Ye Liu pointed out that a teenage student told her recently that he had no plans to be vaccinated, but when he learned that a developer had offered a property unit for a lottery, he "just do it right away."

She quoted the other person as saying, "With floors in Hong Kong, all problems can be solved." She believes that many people in Hong Kong hold the same idea.

Regarding the vision for Lantau tomorrow, Ye Liu said that although the government insists that it can be completed in 2035, "the cross-harbour tunnel and the railway will cause accidents." At present, it is difficult to accurately predict the date of occupation. A sandy middle line?" She said frankly that the government should not be a panacea tomorrow because there are still many land supply options in Hong Kong.

It is premature to refuse to comment on Lam Cheng's re-election chance

The chief executive election will only be held in March next year, but the battle has been gradually unveiled recently. Ye Liu, who ran for chief executive in the last term but failed to "get into the gate", believes that the next chief executive should first solve the land and housing issues and must achieve popular support. The people's sentiment returns.

She confessed that after the reunification, in addition to the disappointing problems of land and housing, many people also disagree with, do not understand the country, and do not support "one country, two systems." The original intention of "One Country, Two Systems" cannot rely solely on the law. We must strive for the greatest common denominator in society to repair social tears. It is impossible to rely on struggle alone."

As for the chance of the "sister" Lam Cheng being re-elected, Ye Liu said that he would not evaluate it and would leave it to the Election Committee to decide in the future.

So is Liang Zhenying a more suitable candidate?

She said that she has cooperated with each other from time to time, and she is also a director of the "803 Fund". "CY (Leung Chunying) always wants to serve the country and Hong Kong. It is worthy of respect."

As for whether she will make persistent efforts this year?

Ye Liu only said that it is too early.

Ye Liu specifically pointed out a prerequisite for becoming the chief executive, that is, he needs to be a member of the guild, and he thinks that it is difficult for a politically veteran to be elected as the chief executive.

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It is said that the past four chief executives have served as guild political veterans and it is difficult to be chief executive

During the interview, Ye Liu specifically pointed out a prerequisite for being a chief executive, that is, he needs to be a member of the Executive Council. He believes that it is difficult for a politically veteran to be elected as the chief executive. "A person with no government experience can be appointed as the chief executive? At least it is impossible for a person in the financial world. It can be done. The past four chief executives have all served as members of the guild, and at least they have to be immersed in the guild’s operation of the prophet government. If there is a financial man, even the Policy Bureau and the Bureau of Resources don’t know that the Basic Law It is impossible to be the chief executive without seeing him."

She also believes that the next priority will be to manage the civil service team and work closely with the established political parties to win public support and explain it to the international community. In particular, Hong Kong has been discredited by many foreign media in recent years and more targeted by foreign governments.

Recently, there have been rumours in political circles that Ye Liu intends to run for the post of President of the Legislative Council. Talking about the Legislative Council elections to be held in December, she revealed that the New Democratic Party hopes to continue to fight for re-election in direct elections on Hong Kong Island and New Territories East, and hopes to win more of the 90 seats. Two to three seats will also strive to send people to the new election committee sector.

As for whether she will stay on Hong Kong Island for re-election?

Ye Liu emphasized that the party did not make a final decision on the election, saying only that he had always hoped to cultivate young people, and he did not rule out moving to the election committee for election.

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