The New Territories Western District Councillors took an oath today (8th), involving the five district boards of Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Kwai Tsing and Outlying Islands. District Councillors arrived at the North Point Community Hall in the afternoon, including the Democratic Party Kwong Chun-yu involved in the primary election.
Yuen Long District Councillor Cheung Sau-yin stated on Facebook that he had applied to the Secretary for Home Affairs Xu Yingwei to postpone the oath and had attached medical records and certificates due to surgery.
Liu Zhuoyu is not worried about being DQ against national security laws
Tsuen Wan District Councillor Liu Cheuk-yu said that the oath-taking process went smoothly. He was asked if he had co-signed against the legislation before the "Hong Kong National Security Act" came into effect. Would he worry about being DQ?
Liu Zhuoyu pointed out that the National Security Law had not yet been implemented at that time, and it was reasonable to be puzzled. He emphasized that other co-signed members had passed the oath, so he was not too worried.
Tuen Mun District Councillor Cheung Kam-hung said that he had signed a letter of loyalty to the SAR as early as when he was running for the election. Today's oath is to fulfill the responsibility of members. Whether he can stay depends on the decision of the authorities.
Regarding Tuen Mun District Councillors Wang Deyuan and Pan Zhijian’s refusal to take the oath, Huang Danqing, the vice chairman of the Tuen Mun District Council who belonged to the Tuen Mun Community Network with them in the past, expressed respect for their decision and said that the dissolution of Tuen She. Emphasize that everyone has their own way, so the organization cannot continue to operate.
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Yuen Long Kam Tin District Councillor Lee Chung-chi said on Facebook before taking the oath that he would not attend the oath-taking ceremony. He believed that his term of office would end here. “I don’t want to explain too much. I just want to bless my friends from all walks of life, no matter where. Regardless of identity, I hope everyone goes safe and smooth."
Together with Tsing Yi Guo Zijian, Tuen Mun Wang Deyuan and Pan Zhijian, a total of 4 people indicated that they refused to attend the oath ceremony.
According to precedent, it will be announced today that he must leave his post immediately.
A total of 33 members of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories Eastern District Councillors who have completed the oath were ruled invalid after the oath was taken.
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