The Election Committee subsector election was held today (19th). The Federation of Trade Unions sent 50 representatives to participate in the election.
The chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions Wu Qiubei said that this election is the first election after the implementation of the "patriots ruling Hong Kong" electoral system. It is hoped that an efficient parliament can be elected for Hong Kong. The situation wasted by Rab.
Mai Meijuan said that this election committee election is more "pure" than in the past, with less political disputes, and hopes it will be a "good start."
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The Federation of Trade Unions hopes to promote the development of Hong Kong without "wasted years"
The president of the Federation of Trade Unions, Wu Qiubei, said that this election is related to the future development of Hong Kong. As a representative of the labor sector, he hopes that the election committee will elect a viable and efficient parliament to promote the government in social, educational, judicial, administrative and other aspects. The changes have allowed Hong Kong to develop more rapidly and no longer "wasted the time."
Wu Qiubei continued that the Federation of Trade Unions hopes that by promoting economic development, Hong Kong will be integrated into the overall development of the country, so that young people can get upstream opportunities to defend the rights and interests of wage earners, counter capital monopoly, and solve housing problems.
Wu Qiubei appealed: "All sectors must work together to face social development, economic and people's livelihood issues. Hong Kong society can make progress first."
Mak Meijuan: This year's Election Committee election is more "pure" than in the past
The Legislative Council Member of the Federation of Trade Unions Mak Mei-juan said that this election committee election is more "pure" than in the past, with less political disputes. It can focus on issues such as labor, policies and people's livelihood. I hope this election will be a "good one". Start".
After the election reform, labor and other sectors completely abolished individual votes and replaced them with group votes. Mak Mei-juan said that past elections were based on trade unions and believed that it had little effect on the election of the Federation of Trade Unions.
Mai Meijuan added that two new functions have been added to the current election committee, namely, nominating candidates for the Legislative Council election and electing 40 seats in the Legislative Council.
She emphasized: "Every candidate must be nominated by the election committee of each sector. Therefore, when formulating his political platform, he must consider the overall interests of Hong Kong. First, he can get the support of every sector to better reflect the election committee. The representativeness of the Council and the Legislative Council."
Ip Liu Shuyi: Although fewer groups are selected, the quality is improved
The New Democratic Party chairman Ye Liu Shuyi welcomed the new electoral system, believing that it would be helpful for talented people to participate in the election, and also said that they believed that members of the New Democratic Party could be elected in professional sectors such as hotels and retail.
Regarding the atmosphere of today’s election, she believes that it cannot be compared with the past. "Although there are fewer electoral groups, the quality of the elections has improved, and it is more representative."
As for whether the Election Committee "only focuses on professionalism but not politics," Ye Liu Shuyi said that "politics must be emphasized," because members of the Election Committee have major political tasks.
She pointed out that this reform allows true patriots to participate in the election, and also provides opportunities for social elites, women representatives, grassroots representatives and people familiar with the mainland's national conditions. Therefore, it is a good thing.
Regarding the current turnout rate of more than 60%, she pointed out that the electoral committee election has a different voter base from past elections, but believes that there will be a higher turnout rate if there is competition.
Regarding the deployment of five or six thousand police officers today, which is more than the number of voters, Ye Liu pointed out that because the police have to measure the overall social peace, he also mentioned that the police smashed the arsenal recently, and the police may also be attacked, so he has the responsibility to be prepared. , The police force cannot be linked to the number of voters.
Regarding the results of this election committee, she expressed confidence that the New Democrats can take down at least 20 seats, and it is estimated that about 10 members have been elected in different sectors.
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