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Interview ︱ Sheng Zhiwen "Virgin" Candidate: Accountable to 7.5 million Hong Kong people

2021-11-04T23:12:51.259Z


The legislative council election was reorganized, and the electoral committee was "reborn", and it suddenly increased to 40 seats, which was described as a "national team" by the political circles. With the Central Government’s desire to increase competition, the establishment camp is expected to stage a "freedom


The legislative council election was reorganized, and the electoral committee was "reborn", and it suddenly increased to 40 seats, which was described as a "national team" by the political circles.

When the central government hopes to increase competition, the establishment camp will stage a "free fight" in the election committee sector. Except for the old generals such as Mai Meijuan and Liang Meifen, "turn the track", the election of newcomers has attracted much attention, and there are many heavyweight political and business celebrities.


Allan Zeman, who was once the chairman of Ocean Park and is widely known by Hong Kong people, rushed to register for the election committee on the first day of the nomination period.

Sheng Zhiwen laughed in an interview with "Hong Kong 01". When he was asked for the nomination, a friend of the election committee mocked him as "crazy", "but they all felt that I had made the right decision." He said that after the return, the parliament was paralyzed by the "lab". Under the old system, he would definitely not run for elections. Because he believed that the new system could make a difference, he decided to enter the election arena.


The electoral committee sector occupies 40 seats, and only more than 1,400 electoral committees vote unanimously. However, Sheng Zhiwen said that he "100% will be held accountable to 7.5 million people." The vote value will not be higher. As a whole, it represents the whole of Hong Kong."


Sheng Zhiwen participated in the Legislative Council election for the first time, and he rushed to register on the first day of the nomination period.

(Photo by Luo Junhao)

"The virgin goes to sea": the time for the train to get back on track

The political circle is no stranger to Sheng Zhiwen. He has lived in Hong Kong for nearly half a century. He has held a public office before his return. He is best known as the chairman of Ocean Park since 2003, and he still remains as an honorary consultant.

Other public positions include the Urban Renewal Authority, the Chief Executive’s Innovation and Strategic Development Advisory Group, the Airport Authority and the West Kowloon-West Kowloon Administration, etc., and they hold 5 or 6 public positions at the peak.

Sheng Zhiwen said that he was already a public figure, and his every move was scrutinized by the public. "(Election) The Legislative Council has no ambiguities, so to me, it is a problem."

He is active in politics and business, but he did not "go to the sea" until the age of 72. Sheng Zhiwen laughed and said that he saw the opportunity and thought that there would be no political farce under the new system. Some people would like to make a noise and climb up the stage, so Lam Cheng and Donald Tsang don’t want to go.” The new system has cleared the obstacles, and I also hope to use my experience and life to help Hong Kong in the next four years. There is no party and no affiliation. The resetting of the electoral committee sector is particularly suitable for the first trial. He pointedly said: "Direct elections and functional constituencies are already known (the rules of the game), but the electoral committee sector is completely new."

The value of direct votes won't be higher for the seat.

The total number of seats in the new system has increased, directly elected seats have shrunk, and the electorate base of functional constituencies has narrowed.

Sheng Zhiwen, who is an election committee member of the catering industry, does not agree with the lack of representativeness of the parliament. "No matter which sector is elected by Hong Kong people, a total of 90 seats make up Hong Kong. As long as there are seats, don’t ask for the source. As a whole, All votes are cast." He took the initiative to respond to the question of the "uniformity" of the new system, emphasizing that the requirements of "patriots" are taken for granted. "Everyone has different characteristics and will not even have the same idea because of patriotism."

Canvassing for elections always takes into account the preferences of voters. The election committee sector that is designated by the outside world as the exclusive "national team", is the competition "patriotic"?

Sheng Zhiwen responded that it will be decided by more than 1,400 election committees. "Many people know what I have done to Hong Kong and hope that they will vote for me. Even if I finally feel that I am not qualified, there is no problem and let others do it." Despite this, Sheng Zhiwen is absolutely confident. He said that in the past, he had never spent any money in public office. It is recognized by the society. Sometimes when I walk on the street, the driver will wave his hand and the public will stop me from taking pictures. However, it is a free choice. , I will do my best to serve Hong Kong."

Sheng Zhiwen pointed out that no matter which sector you enter, the public is the final judge.

(Photo by Luo Junhao)

The election is for 7.5 million Hong Kong people, "the citizens are the final judges"

Sheng Zhiwen pointed out that although there are more than 1,400 people with votes, the election project is bound to be open to all Hong Kong people. "It doesn't matter how you enter the bureau, the citizens are the final judge. Just as I was interviewed today, I did not only face (near) 1,500 people, but It is the general public, some people like me, some people do not like me, it is a free society, free choice. I am a big man, it doesn't matter!" He said with a smile that he is ready to enter the ring, print political platform brochures, accept media interviews, and take to the streets." Necessary, I have no choice."

However, compared to those who are still fighting for nomination, Sheng Zhiwen is undoubtedly winning at the starting line. The first day of the nomination period is the first to enter the gate. The nomination lineup is fierce political and business people, including Li Xiaojia, Tang Yingnian, Hong Pizheng, Luo Jiarui and other 18 people. The party only owes the Federation of Trade Unions.

When asked if it can’t represent the grassroots level, Sheng Zhiwen laughed and said, “Of course you can start with people around you when you nominate.” He admitted that he has a wide range of people and the process is relatively easy. I heard that I want to choose."

Participate in the election to bid farewell to the sub-houses and pay attention to the life of the grassroots

Sheng Zhiwen, who started in the development of Lan Kwai Fong, continued that he was not "born with a golden key", but "built everything with his bare hands." When I came to trade in the early 1970s, he was always in the factory area. Bay, Kwun Tong, Kwai Chung, Tai Kok Tsui, Hung Hom, I’m not just from Lan Kwai Fong Sheng Zhiwen, I have traveled to the grassroots places, and I have seen Hong Kong from different classes."

For example, he pointed out that the birthday of the Ocean Park and the free admission measures for the elderly were all proposed when he was in office. "Tell me? Because some people can't afford it, I always pay close attention to the grassroots. Seeing the sub-houses again, don't want to see the caged houses again, don't want to see the old people and see the future." He laughed and said that the rich don't need to care, "They have money!"

Clarify that no party consultant is willing to make friends independently

He has been at the helm of Ocean Park for 13 years, and the outside world may not know that the chairmanship is not paid. Sheng Zhiwen recalled that he was a full-time job and spent a lot of time reshaping the park and hiring the management team. Now Finally, there is a hotel and a new park, and the water park is our own idea.” Sheng Zhiwen said that every time he encounters an invitation to a public office, “I will do what I can. Once I take over, I will do it well, otherwise I won’t do it.” He pointed out that the Legislative Council, which is the engine of Hong Kong, "Since the return of depression can bring about change, it is the matter of letting go (the election). If you don't try, you will never know."

Now that he is running for the election, will he join the party in the next step?

Sheng Zhiwen said that he likes to be independent, "single head" but not an "exclusive village". As always, he will make friends from different camps. "If anyone needs help, I will be happy." There have been reports in the past that Sheng Zhiwen will serve as Xinmin. Party and democratic thinking consultant, he clarified that it was purely misinformed, and emphasized that he is friends with the founders of the two parties, Ye Liu Shuyi and Tang Jiahua, "Almost all political parties have asked me to collect donations, and I never refuse, but it does not mean that I agree with them. The style is that everyone is friends."

Sheng Zhiwen said that as a public figure, he can communicate widely to understand the opinions of different people, "and then make his own decision," and said with a joke that "therefore he would not be regarded as a follower of the DAB or the Federation of Trade Unions."



He confessed. Get a "blessing" before running for the election, "I don't want to make a fool of myself," and quote the other party saying "If you want, go and vote", it is described as some form of consent, and then it is up to the voters to decide.

Sheng Zhiwen believes that the high land price policy needs to be changed, and bureaucratic procedures such as planning should also be shortened to solve the housing problem as soon as possible.

(Photo by Luo Junhao)

"Don’t ask for anything, just want the scenery of Hong Kong to remain the same."



For me, the work philosophy is cute and happy, just like I am in Lan Kwai Fong, I hope everyone can enjoy life.

Sheng Zhiwen

Sheng Zhiwen, known as the "father of Lan Kwai Fong," said that behind the scenery is the ever-increasing disparity between the rich and the poor: "Housing is a basic human right. Everyone should have affordable, reasonably large and small units." He is also a different developer. Director Sheng Zhiwen questioned the high land price policy pushing up high property prices. "90% of Singaporeans have self-occupied properties. They have stricter laws than Hong Kong, but Singaporeans generally live happily. Why? Because they have something, Hong Kong No!" He believes that the high land price policy should be changed, and bureaucratic procedures such as planning should also be shortened, so as to solve the housing problem as soon as possible.

After the anti-regulation campaign, Sheng Zhiwen said that the past is over, "I can't change it. I am used to looking forward and seeing the light when I work together. This is very important and can overcome many problems." He said that there are 1.4 billion people in the Mainland. "There is no need for the 7.5 million people in Hong Kong, but they need the benefits of Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems". As a gateway for exchanges and trade between the East and the West, this is Hong Kong." He said that everyone has spent his entire life in Hong Kong. Children grew up here. Another home: "It's not just business, because I like Hong Kong. It is important for Hong Kong to be strong. I don't want her to fall." For the



list of candidates for the Legislative Council Election Committee, please refer to the "Hong Kong 01" election website.

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