Chief Executive Carrie Lam held a press conference today (18th), saying that the guild will hold a special meeting, citing the "Emergency Law" to postpone the election of the chief executive to May 8, and the nomination period to April 3 to 16. .
The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council issued a statement saying that the postponement of the election reflects a highly responsible attitude towards the lives and health of Hong Kong citizens and the determination to take all necessary measures to stabilize and control the epidemic as soon as possible.
The Liaison Office said in a statement that it understands and supports the decision of the Chief Executive in Council.
Ye Liu Shuyi, a member of the Executive Council and chairman of the New Democracy Party, believes that the postponement of the election will not have a significant impact on the formation of the next government.
She believes that the Hong Kong government is very determined to end the epidemic this time, and the central government has given Hong Kong unlimited support.
The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office pointed out that the fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong has deteriorated rapidly, and the epidemic prevention situation is extremely severe. President Xi Jinping is also very concerned about Hong Kong's anti-epidemic work.
The statement said that the SAR government, in conjunction with the Executive Council, decided to postpone the election of the sixth chief executive in accordance with the regulations. It is healthy and practically maintains the overall social stability; it will help the election of the sixth chief executive to be conducted in a fair, just, open and safe manner, and will not affect the re-election of the SAR government, which is in the overall and long-term interests of Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office pointed out that the central government and all relevant parties in the mainland are making every effort to support Hong Kong's anti-epidemic work, including dispatching anti-epidemic experts, nucleic acid testing personnel, and testing vehicles to Hong Kong, supporting medical supplies, assisting in the construction of isolation and treatment facilities, and assisting in carrying out heavy lifting. It is believed that with the support of the central leadership and the people of the whole country, the Hong Kong SAR government and people from all walks of life unite as one, and we will surely win the battle of epidemic prevention and control as soon as possible.
Liaison Office: Postponement of elections due to epidemic is common internationally
The Liaison Office said in a statement that the decision to postpone the election is in line with the actual needs of Hong Kong's current anti-epidemic and anti-epidemic needs, and it conforms to the general expectation of the general public to focus their efforts on fighting the epidemic. .
The Liaison Office of the CPC Central Committee pointed out that since the outbreak of the epidemic, it has become a common practice in many countries and regions to postpone elections due to the epidemic, and the use of the Emergency Law to postpone elections is also in line with international practice. support.
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Ye Liu Shuyi said it was difficult to carry out election projects due to the severe epidemic
Ye Liu Shuyi said that even if the election is postponed to May, the time difference is not big, and it is expected that it will not cause difficulties in the formation of the next government.
She pointed out that the current epidemic situation is severe, it is difficult to hold forums or visit around, and it is impossible to carry out election projects. It is necessary to postpone the election.
She said that the SAR government is very determined not only to reduce the fifth wave of the epidemic, but also to end the new crown epidemic. The central government has given Hong Kong unlimited support in terms of human and material resources. , for example, after the nationwide testing, the fifth wave of the epidemic will be suppressed.
When asked if she planned to run for the chief executive, and whether the postponement of the chief executive election would disrupt her plans, Yip said, "I will not answer such a hypothetical question."
The NDP also issued a statement expressing its understanding and support for the decision to postpone the election, agreeing with Xi Jinping's important directive that "control of the epidemic is the most important thing", and agreeing that holding the chief executive election under the current epidemic situation is not an appropriate time, and the postponement is in line with the reality of Hong Kong. situation and long-term benefits.
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