"You don’t have the support of the central government!"
The first Legislative Council election under the new election system ended. The State Council Information Office released the "White Paper" early the next morning, saying that the unprecedentedly competitive elections showed a new atmosphere of democracy. Senior officials took turns to write congratulations; the "fallen" Liberal Party leader Zhong Guobin met reporters after the election and made jokes. The tone left this sentence full of imagination in response.
In March of this year, Beijing took the lead in improving the election system in Hong Kong. The number of voters in the textile and clothing industry of Zhong Guobin has dropped by 85%. After removing about 2,000 votes from manufacturers registered with the Department of Industry and Trade, Zhong Guobin's supporters have shrunk. Against this background, he eventually won 32% of the votes and lost to the new Ding Chen Zuheng. It is no exaggeration to describe him as "the cannon fodder of the new election system."
A few days later, he accepted an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01" and continued to talk and laugh, referring to how the outside world interprets the response of the day.
Interview with Zhong Guobin (Part 1)
Citizens sigh and greet Zhong Guobin with a pleasant surprise
Lost in the seat, but not feeling down, Zhong Guobin said that in just a few days, he received many greetings from the left, middle and right camps, as well as e-mail condolences from citizens. I even felt it was a pity, "There is no other voice in the council." He said that sometimes everything ends, neither unhappy nor reconciled. On the contrary, he is pleasantly surprised and heartbroken.
"I am so quick to lower it. On the contrary, many friends, even citizens who don't know, feel that the result shouldn't be like this. This is a very heartwarming thing." From the approval and sigh of the citizens, I sum up my 9-year parliamentary career. Zhong Guobin said that it would be difficult to have this kind of experience if he had not lost the election.
Zhong Guobin accepted an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01".
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Of course, it's artificially low, don't play by yourself!
On the defeat of Zhong Guobin in the election
If it weren't for the electoral reform, there would be nothing to lose!
However, "losing" is not about ability.
Zhong Guobin emphasized that "100% loss is based on the rules of the game, not a strong opponent. If the system remains unchanged, most of my supporters will still vote, there is no way to lose, there is no way to lose!" But the ups and downs of winning and losing are just a paragraph of life. He said that it is important to accept the reality that cannot be changed: "If the rules of the game change, you have to keep playing. If the rules make you change from an advantage to a disadvantage, the reality is the only thing you have to accept."
Acceptance is not the same as giving up. Zhong Guobin pointed out that the electoral reform this time came very urgent, fast, and complicated. "The first time I really don’t know how to play, when the government comes up with the (election) plan, a draft will have to change dozens of articles. The old laws. The new rules of the game are really what the prophets used to be after Suzhou!" He said to understand the rules of the game and play smartly. Since registration with the Trade and Industry Department no longer meets the qualifications of voters, manufacturers can join the designated chamber of commerce. In the election, two thousand votes will be "returned to show up."
At that time, will try to regain lost ground?
Zhong Guobin said that it is still too early to say, and the election has just ended. "A few years later, the next election will be a few years later. Honestly speaking, the changes in Hong Kong in one or two years are too big to be expected, so they will not be considered long-term."
Reporter: Will you try to change the rules of the game?
Zhong Guobin: No, no change!
To get the approval of the original designer, first serve, and the most original designer is based on the degree (the clock points to the sky with the finger).
If he feels that the design system is drawing a line, the solution should be changed for you alone. The design is not for someone, it is a unified design, so basically it is impossible to achieve it.
Talking about the electoral reform Zhong Guobin
I deeply feel that as a councillor, I must say what I should say
Since 2012, he has served as a member of the functional constituency of the textile and clothing industry. Zhong Guobin said that he has won a lot of resources for the industry in the past nine years, describing it as "sufficient accountability."
Regarding politics, he has another important experience: "After the end, I did the next thing. I found that although I was elected by the textile industry, as a legislator, I have to do things for the society as a whole. I should talk about issues that have nothing to do with the industry. say."
In the past two years, Zhong Guobin has proposed that the government should postpone fugitive amendments and set up an independent investigation committee, reflecting concerns about the "Hong Kong National Security Law", and even asking for an account of the customs clearance conditions issued by the Mainland, making the outside world feel that it is an alternative within the establishment camp. Enlightened voice.
Zhong Guobin said that this time I came back from a feather, and received greetings from people from different sectors, I felt that I was outside the industry and gained recognition and attention from the society. "Just to talk about the industry is too narrow. When I talk about different issues, I believe that I have the answer to you.”
Zhong Guobin accepted an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01".
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
I don’t know when I'm out of the year, I'll become a friend, jokingly talk about leaving, and I know it's a blessing
The political attitudes resonated with the public. Zhong Guobin didn’t think much about whether he would return to the world through direct elections in the future. Zhong Guobin said that under the new election system there are only 20 seats left in direct elections. He doesn’t have regional support, so it’s hard to get it.” The political situation is changeable. He said it is unknown who will take over as chief executive, and the prospect of Hong Kong becoming China and the United States is unclear. "Knowing is not blessing."
Because enlightened remarks are regarded as the "bad boy" of the establishment, Zhong Guobin described his relationship with the Liaison Office of the Central Committee as follows: "There is close contact, communication, and greetings after the election." As for whether he has directly reported his views on the situation to the Central Committee In response, he said: "The Liaison Office does not care about the Sesame Mung Bean matter, and will not see the details, but everyone knows that they care about Hong Kong, and I believe that they have used different channels to understand the actual situation of the family."
My views have been published through the media and the Legislative Council. Of course, I don't know who will receive them and who have any ideas.
Talking about communicating with Zhong Guobin with the Liaison Office
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Willing to serve Hong Kong on different platforms
For the work of the Legislative Council, Zhong Guobin did not give up.
In the past 9 years, he said that 70% of his time was spent on the council, and the focus of the future will be put back on the company. "There was a problem with rags in the early years, and it would be spent every day; when the Panmin left, many people have to chase behind. . Turn around and turn around, according to the family to return to the company to chase the lagging behind.” He said that apart from the Legislative Council, there are many different platforms that can serve Hong Kong, depending on the time and invitation.
Zhong Guobin accepted an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01".
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
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