Analysis｜The Educational Association is "sanctioned" by the official "innovative" means, and it must be depoliticized to start again

After Beijing embarked on a series of national security laws in the port area and perfected the electoral system, the next step is to improve all aspects of system construction, especially in the field of education, to clean up the roots and correct the chaos.

The state-run Xinhua News Agency and People's Daily in the Mainland have issued a series of articles to bombard the Educational Association. The Education Bureau of the Special Administrative Region immediately announced the termination of its working relationship with the Educational Association, throwing a shocking bomb for the political circles.

The Hong Kong government’s approach to the Educational Association this time is very "innovative", including no longer meeting with the Educational Association and suspending the acceptance of referral cases. These "sanctions" measures that have been implemented by SAR officials are unimaginable in the past. , Which is likely to involve certain official operations.

However, it is worth noting that this action has not been completed to "kill" the Education Association. If the Education Association learns from the pain and gets back on track, this largest trade union in the education industry with a history of nearly 50 years still has a lot of room and role to play.

After the official media has severely criticized the Bureau of Education, the official meaning is obvious

It is not the first time that Xinhua News Agency has criticized the Education Association. During the 2019 legislative turmoil, Xinhua News Agency criticized the Education Association by name and criticized the police for making groundless accusations of putting the cart before the horse, and helping to abuse them.

This time, Xinhua News Agency and the "People's Daily" fired in unison, reprimanding the Education Association as a "cancer" that must be eradicated. The criticism is much more serious than in the past. Radio Hong Kong has also quoted reports within a short period of time.

One stone caused a thousand waves. The Education Bureau issued a press release on the same day and immediately took 4 measures, including not holding any meetings with the Education Association; not handling cases referred by the Education Association; considering terminating the Advisory Organization of the Education Association representatives In principle, the training courses organized by the Education Association are no longer recognized.

Although Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor stated on August 2 that the relevant decision was not made because of a report or article, and it seemed that he wanted to dispel the image of "the official media will do what they say," the fact is that the official media is in the front, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Later, the Education Bureau moved on, and the four major tactics have never been seen before. I believe this is not the normal way of the SAR government. In the past, SAR officials may not have the courage and means to "depress their hands."

Carrie Lam criticized the Education Association for robbing the education sector.

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The official next step is to "helifei"

The Education Association is the largest teacher organization and trade union in Hong Kong. It has a leading position in the education sector. The government's move to "block" the Education Association will have a great impact on how the Education Association will reposition in the future.

From a legal point of view, although the Association of Education has long participated in the FDC and Stake Associations, it is currently not seen that the Association of Education has violated the National Security Law or other laws. In addition, the Association of Education is a registered trade union. At this stage, the government only "sanctions" "This has already dealt a great blow to the Education Association.

As labor unions, educational organizations, and civic organizations, the Association of Education is a typical representative of "peace, justice and non-compliance."

After the implementation of the Minato National Security Law, the most radical organizations have been "conquered." Some people have assessed that they are coming to the Education Association this time, which means that the official second wave of offensive has begun to point to "peace, justice, and non". These organizations must respond correctly. And choice.

Some politicians pointed out that although the Association of Education is an education organization, it has become more and more involved in politics in recent years, including the launch of "strikes, no strikes," and opposition to national education. It also has a strong ability to organize and mobilize.

In fact, the official website of the Educational Association also records: "The Educational Association is a social organization to promote democracy, justice, and progress in society, and to give back to society." See unfavorable.

The purpose of the Legislative Council of the Education Association is divided into primary and secondary. First, it is an education professional organization, followed by the teachers’ union, and the social organization is put last. In the "purpose" of the constitution of the Education Association, social democracy is the last point, and it is very gentle: "Promote the development of a democratic political system, and support any candidate or prospective candidate who is capable and willing to directly or indirectly represent the interests of our members to participate in district council or legislative council elections." It can be seen that in terms of democratic political system, the Education Association has always focused on Participate in elections and speak out for the industry.

Just as after the death of Situ Hua, the founder of the Education Association, in 2011, Zhang Wenguang once said, "The real education association, most of its work is education and teachers, and the politics are not uniform."

Tan Yaozong and the Educational Association "back on track"

Against this background, although the official media has severely criticized it, it is believed that the central government does not want the Educational Association to "never exceed one's life."

Tan Yaozong, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, said yesterday (3rd) that he supports the government’s approach, but at the same time he hopes that the Educational Association will get back on track. There is a close relationship between the "anti-China and Hong Kong" organization.

Some people in the political circles said that Tan Yaozong's statement clearly hopes that the Education Association will reposition, rather than "death to the death." To a certain extent, it also reflects the central government's attitude on this matter.

It is worth noting that the Education Association sent a letter to all members on the evening of August 3, stating that in the future, it will focus on the education profession and rights and interests, do its best in the trade union, serve its members, and continue to provide members with diversified benefits. Service means that the organization will "depoliticize".

If the Education Association refocuses on education and trade union affairs in the future, does not forget its original aspirations, and returns to its own profession, the future will still be "there is a feasible way."

The Educational Association sends a letter to all members to depoliticize: Focus on education and rights in the future. Tan Yaozong: The Educational Association has a close relationship with anti-China and Hong Kong organizations, and hopes to get back on track. The Educational Association is cut off by the Education Bureau. Former Director-General Feng Jiaqiang : It is difficult to understand the official attitude change. Feng Weihua of the Education Bureau has not been reappointed since June. He has lost the seat of the Unification Council.

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