Rumors in the political circle | The guild has changed its blood, and many old generals have stepped down from the line of fire Luo Fan: Young people should give way

The new government came to power in July, and the chief executive-designate Li Jiachao is working intensively to organize a team. In addition to the Secretary-General and other accountability officials, members of the Executive Council, who are the chief executive's think tank, have also undergone some changes.

There are rumors in the political circle that some members of the guild will leave the core of power when Carrie Lam takes office, including the guild convener Chen Zhisi and member Luo Fan Jiaofen.

The 69-year-old Luo Fan Jiaofen said in an inquiry from Hong Kong 01 that he has been a member of the guild for 10 years and should give way to young people.

The current Executive Council is an unofficial member.

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Chen Zhisi: It's time for new faces to participate

There are 16 non-official members of the Executive Council this year. The term will expire on June 30 this year. Chen Zhisi, who once campaigned for Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, has recently hinted that she will not stay in the guild.

Chen Zhisi is the "elder of the four dynasties" of the guild. He was appointed by the then Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa as a member of the guild as early as 2004. In 2017, Lin Zhengyue appointed him as the convener of the guild.

In response to a question from the media yesterday (25th), he said that he has served successive chief executives for a long time, and believes that different people should be involved. "It's time for new faces to give the public hope."

Politicians assess that under the new personnel and new style, Chen Zhisi has a high chance of leaving the guild. If he only serves as a member of the guild, it will be tantamount to "demotion".

There are also rumors in the political circle that another guild member, Luo Fan Jiaofen, will step down from the line of fire.

Law Fan Chiu Fen used to serve as the Secretary for Education and Manpower, the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and other important public positions.

After Mrs. Luo ceased to serve as the chairman of the board of directors of the Science and Technology Park in recent years, the public exposure has decreased. When she was inquired by "Hong Kong 01", she admitted that she would not stay in the next guild, "I have been a member of the Executive Council for 10 years, and I should let it go. A place for young people. In the past, I also voluntarily quit after serving as a deputy to the Hong Kong People's Congress for 10 years."

Legislative Council political party representatives 'in office'

The Executive Council has always been represented by political parties. As a bridge between the government and different parties, a senior establishment person pointed out that in theory, members of the guild are appointed in their personal capacity, but in fact they represent political parties. This year's Legislative Council has increased to 90 seats, and more The number of political parties has increased sharply, and they all hope to occupy a seat in the guild to increase their influence.

At present, the DAB has two guild members, Ye Guoqian and Zhang Guojun. The latter is rumored to join the government as the secretary and will vacate the vacancy. The DAB may recommend a vice-chairman.

As for Ye Guoqian, who is in his 70s, he succeeded party chairman Li Huiqiong in the guild in 2016, but he had already passed the baton in the Legislative Council in the same year.

When he accepted the inquiry, he said that the members of the guild were appointed by the chief executive, and he would consider it if the next chief executive needed it.

He said that Hong Kong society is facing many problems such as economic recovery and customs clearance after the epidemic, and hoped that the next government can gather strength to solve it.

Regarding the Federation of Trade Unions, Honorary President Wong Kwok-kin stepped down from the front line in the Legislative Council last year, and the Kowloon East seat was taken over by party members. It is expected in the political circle that the current members of the Federation of Trade Unions will join the guild.

Ye Liu: Li Jiachao is willing to stay in office if necessary

As for other political parties, New Democracy Party chairman Ye Liu Shuyi said that if the chief executive-designate needed it, he would stay in the guild to help, and his position remained unchanged; Liberal Party chairman Zhang Yuren said that he would not answer hypothetical questions; democratic thinking convener Tang Jiahua pointed out that he should Looking at Li Jiachao's opinion, I don't have any special ideas for now.

After the reform of the electoral system, the number of seats in the Legislative Council has increased to 90. The largest sector is actually the election committee sector, which holds 40 seats. Even if political party members are excluded, it is a force that cannot be ignored. Yes, speaking on behalf of the "national team".

However, some members of the establishment believe that the "G19" composed of 19 independent members is already represented by the "squad leader" Liao Changjiang in the guild, which may not be necessary. They also believe that in addition to discussing candidates, it is more necessary to review the guild. roles and functions.

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