The Hong Kong Journalists Association held a general meeting a few days ago. At the meeting, it approved the revision of the articles of association, including lowering the threshold for dissolution until more than half of all members agree to dissolve.
The re-elected Chairman of the Journalists Association, Chen Langsheng, said in a radio program today (27th) that the future of the Journalists Association is determined by the Executive Committee and members. At the first meeting, there were no relevant ideas initially.
Chen also pointed out that there is no "intermediary" to express a "warm reminder" to the HKJA, saying that "there is no intermediary to tell us that it is difficult to exist."
It is difficult to convince family members if no member wants to elect a chairman
Chen Langsheng said that some people are willing to run for the executive committee, but because they could not persuade their family members, they could not choose the chairman.
He also admitted that it was difficult for him to convince his family, "My wife has been in the dark for a few days." However, he said that he had been the chairman for a year and believed that the risk was already there, so the risk of him continuing to serve would not increase significantly.
He also emphasized that he is willing to serve as the chairman and hopes to continue to work with Keji, not just "suffering loyalty".
Chen Langsheng also pointed out that they had considered different factors, such as the risk of arrest, family pressure, etc. Among them, Leung Yiu-chung, a student of the Shue Yan University's Department of New Biography, was elected as the executive member of the Journalists Association.
Chen Langsheng said that the articles of association stated that an affiliate member of the Executive Committee, a student member, and a public relations member could each serve as an executive committee member.
Chen also pointed out that he had explained the risks to him, and he had advised him not to run for election, but the other party was firm, so he respected his decision.
December 29, 2021 Chen Langsheng was searched by police
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Reiterate that all activities of the HKJA are reasonable and legal
Chen reiterated that the activities of the Journalists Association are all "reasonable, reasonable and legal", and are in line with the articles of association and the "Trade Union Regulations". The purpose is to improve the professional level of the industry so that participants can observe world events. In addition to the exchange group, He also visited the Macau Prison, Legislative Council, etc.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association held a general meeting a few days ago. At the meeting, it approved the revision of the articles of association, including lowering the threshold for dissolution until more than half of all members agree to dissolve.
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Initially, there is no idea of disbanding the Association
When asked whether lowering the threshold would facilitate dissolution in the future, Chen Langsheng responded that in the past, when an organization wanted to dissolve, the threshold was high, so they often had to hold a meeting to lower the threshold before they could successfully dissolve, so they could “do one less step” in the future. ".
However, he emphasized that the future of the Association is determined by the Executive Committee and its members. At this stage, no member is ready to sign a request to dissolve the Association, and the Executive Committee has not held its first meeting, so there is no relevant idea initially. The amendment of the constitution is in response to the turbulent situation in the Hong Kong media industry in the past year, and many members feel very much. Therefore, the last executive committee has made relevant suggestions after listening to the opinions.
In addition, Chen Langsheng announced earlier that he will participate in the Scholars Program of the Reuters Institute of Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
He announced on the show today that he will board the plane to go to the UK on September 29. He is confident that he can leave the country successfully, and also said that he will return to Hong Kong.
At least 10 well-known media at home and abroad were not invited to cover the 25th anniversary of the return of the motherland. The Journalists Association is deeply concerned that the Jin Yaoru Press Freedom Award has been postponed due to the epidemic and the political atmosphere. "Reporter" Praises Risky Reporting on Truth