The election for the subsector of the Special Committee was held in September, and the nomination period ended on the 12th of this month. A total of 1,056 nomination forms were received.
The government will announce the list of validly nominated candidates today (26th) at the latest. The Electoral Affairs Commission will hold an online briefing for the candidates tonight.
The outside world is concerned about whether a large number of non-organized candidates can enter the gate. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Li Jiachao, who is also the chairman of the Candidate Qualification Review Committee, will be at the government headquarters at 4 pm to see reporters on the review results. "Hong Kong 01" will be broadcast live. .
Li Jiachao pointed out that all qualification examinations have been completed. A total of 1,496 candidates have been nominated valid, including 325 ex-officio election committees, 165 nominated candidates, and 1015 subsector candidates, a total of 2 People were disqualified, including Zheng Songtai, a passionate citizen. In addition to being ruled to be disqualified for election, he immediately lost his qualification as a member of the Legislative Council.
[16:30] Zheng Songtai met with reporters and said that he respected the decision of the Qualification Examination Committee, and believed that the decision of the Qualification Examination Committee was to consider comprehensively, but based on the principle of confidentiality, it should not be disclosed too much. He also revealed that the thickness of the relevant documents was 1cm.
Zheng Songtai revealed that the CIQ had asked him about his works, his past words and deeds, including the inverted national flag in 2016, and claimed that if He Junyao remained in the parliament, he was also very qualified for patriotism and love for Hong Kong.
Hot-blooded citizen Zheng Songtai
Li Jiachao says he won't be fooled by "spoken words"
[15:40] A reporter asked how many people the Qualification Examination Committee had made inquiries and what supplementary materials were required to submit. Li Jiachao said that the substantive operation, review details, and how many people of the Qualification Examination Committee will not be made public, so as to protect all possibilities. People involved in the review process.
When asked whether Zheng Songtai was not allowed to stand for election within 5 years, Li Jiachao confirmed the relevant teachings.
When asked whether Zheng Songtai had apologized for the case of inverting the flag, whether he would reflect that he would not be rehabilitated.
Li Jiachao pointed out that when reviewing each case, he will also consider the information available at the time and the actual situation. After reading the relevant explanations, he will examine whether the candidates are "sincere" and will not be deceived by "spoken words."
[15:30] Li Jiachao emphasized that it will judge whether the candidate supports the Basic Law based on a series of past behaviors and speeches, books and articles of the candidate. The Qualifications Review Board may also write to the candidate to ask additional questions and request more information. .
Li Jiachao confirmed that he had written to Zheng Songtai to ask for more information. After consideration, he consulted the National Security Committee to make a decision to revoke his qualifications, which will be gazetted afterwards.
Li Jiachao also said that after the central government has improved the electoral system, it has become very clear how the election will be conducted. He believes that it has increased the representation of different sectors and that it is a fair and just election. The arrangement is fully in line with the Basic Law and the actual situation in Hong Kong.
Li Jiachao, chairman of the Candidate Qualification Review Committee and Chief Secretary for Administration, announced the results of the qualification review for the election committee election.
(Photo by Zhang Haowei)
Li Jiachao said the results reflect that those who oppose the government can enter the gate
[15:15] A reporter from China Central People’s Broadcasting Station asked what the general principle of the assessment by the Qualification Examination Board is.
Li Jiachao pointed out that the principle is very clear. It is necessary to determine whether the candidate supports the Basic Law and is loyal to the SAR. He said that it has been publicly stated in the past. After the IAAC requires the relevant person to submit the information, it depends on the explanation and refers to all the materials. In addition, the IAAC has information to comprehensively judge whether it sincerely supports the Basic Law and is loyal to the SAR.
He emphasized that people who can "enter the gate" come from different parties, and there are also independent people who have reportedly stressed that it is okay to oppose the government, but that things that violate the country and the SAR should not be done.
When asked about the significance of patriots ruling Hong Kong to the positive development of Hong Kong, Li Jiachao pointed out that patriots ruling Hong Kong is an important system. After the country uses "combination punches", Hong Kong should deal with different aspects of chaos in the process from chaos to governance. Phenomenon, including rabbing, retrial after trial, etc., should not happen, and work must be done for the overall well-being of Hong Kong in the future.
Therefore, patriots ruling Hong Kong are an important element of Hong Kong's stability.
Cheng Songtai immediately loses his membership
[15:00] Li Jiachao said that the Qualifications Examination Board has completed the review of all candidates for the election committee and reviewed the eligibility of 1,498 candidates. Among them, 326 are ex officio election committees, 56 nominees, and 1016 sectors. Candidates were elected in groups; 1,496 people were found to be eligible, 325 were ex-officio electors, 156 nominees and 1,015 candidates for subsector elections were found to be eligible.
He said that two people were found to be ineligible. One of them was a candidate for subsector elections. He was not eligible for election because he was not registered as an elector in a geographical constituency; the other was found to be ineligible. Cheng Songtai, a member of the Citizens Legislative Council, said that he did not meet the requirements for supporting the Basic Law and loyal to the SAR.
He said that the Qualification Examination Committee had earlier requested Zheng Songtai to provide information and explanations on the specified matters. After seeking the advice of the National Security Commission, the Qualification Examination Committee ruled that the registration of his selection committee was invalid.
Li Jiachao said that Zheng Songtai has immediately lost his seat in the Legislative Council. The government will gazette this at the same time and has notified two people.
Li Jiachao pointed out that the qualification review committee is composed of the director of the department and independent individuals to demonstrate its importance.
He emphasized that the censorship is not to get all the answers, but that candidates must not be allowed to do things that harm the country. They must sincerely abide by and support them, and will not allow those who pretend to be loyal to enter the system. He emphasized that the results of the vetting show that those who oppose the government can also pass. Review.
Li Jiachao emphasized that the next work of the Election Committee is very important, including the election of the Legislative Council and the Chief Executive, and the full implementation of the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong".
Li Jiachao announced the results of the candidate qualification review of the Election Committee.
(Photo by Zhang Haowei)
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Participants of the election committee must submit a supplementary information form to the Candidate Qualification Review Committee, declare their nationality, whether they hold a BNO passport, etc.
The picture shows the first meeting of the Qualification Review Committee.
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