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Hong Kong-Style Democracy Four|The political reform effort was overthrown by a storm of amendments, and the traditional pan-democracy became the biggest loser

2022-04-29T00:47:23.514Z


To develop democracy in Hong Kong, it is inseparable from the support of the central government, the promotion of the SAR government, and the coordination of the pan-democrats. On December 20, 2021, the State Council Information Office released "Democracy in Hong Kong under "One Country, Two Systems"


To develop democracy in Hong Kong, it is inseparable from the support of the central government, the promotion of the SAR government, and the coordination of the pan-democrats.

On December 20, 2021, the State Council Information Office released a white paper on "Democratic Development in Hong Kong under "One Country, Two Systems" ("Hong Kong Democracy" White Paper), which mentioned the central government's three efforts to promote the development of democracy in Hong Kong - the "Democratic Development in Hong Kong" adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. 4.26 decision", "12.29 decision", "8.31 decision".

Behind these three key nodes, in addition to the many differences between the central government and the pan-democrats on political reform issues, there are also constant splits within the pro-democracy faction, and even separation from the central government and the Hong Kong government.


The fourth in a series of in-depth reports on "Hong Kong Style Democracy"


Zhang Bingliang, chair professor of public administration at the Education University of Hong Kong, described the central government's initial path for democratic development to be based on "coordinated timetable" and "step-by-step" until all the chief executive and members of the Legislative Council are directly elected, and the ten years after the handover will be used as the The electoral system can only be changed in 2007: "The central government's request for return is 'stability', but it has not given an exact 'dual universal suffrage' timetable and roadmap. It only says that ten years later, if Hong Kong people think If there is a need and there is consensus in the community, we can propose amendments in accordance with the steps set out in the Basic Law.”

On January 7, 2004, Tung Chee-hwa issued a "Policy Address" promising to actively promote political reform, and set up a task force led by Chief Secretary Donald Tsang to study and seek opinions from the community and the central government.

The picture shows on March 4, 2005, Tung Chee-hwa delivered a speech at the reception of representatives of the port area of ​​the national "two sessions" held at the Beijing Hotel.

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On December 4, 2005, a large number of people took to the streets to march, demanding the then Chief Executive Tsang Yam-kuen to launch a timetable for universal suffrage as soon as possible.

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On September 28, 2014, police fired tear gas to try to disperse demonstrators.

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The anti-amendment turmoil has further pushed Hong Kong into the abyss of "tear".

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For details, please read the 314th issue of the "Hong Kong 01" Electronic Weekly Newsletter (April 25, 2022) "

Three political reform efforts were overthrown by a storm of amendments and the traditional pan-democracy became the biggest loser

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Hong Kong-style democracy series reports:

Hong Kong-Style Democracy Part 1 | Destroying the Myths of European and American Democracy and Exploring the Road to Elections in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Style Democracy II|Organically combine meritocracy and democratic politics to develop democracy with Hong Kong characteristics

Hong Kong-Style Democracy Part 3|Why did it go from "return of democracy" to "democratic rejection of the Communist Party" after democratization?

Hong Kong-Style Democracy Four|The political reform effort was overthrown by a storm of amendments to the traditional pan-democracy and became the biggest loser

Source: hk1

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