Once upon a time, the Liberal Party was almost equated with Tian Beijun, but as Tian Shao faded out of the leadership in recent years, the Liberal Party's image of "the bad boy of the establishment" has been washed away. Why did the Liberal Party still decide to cancel the honor yesterday? What about the chairmanship?
People familiar with the matter told Sha Banshan that there have always been voices in the party that questioned Tian Shao’s speeches as honorary chairman from time to time, and he did not discuss with the party beforehand. As a result, three veterans, Tian Shao, Zhou Liang Shuyi and Liu Jianyi, were triggered to quit the party, which was also expected.
Three Liberal Party veterans quit the party.
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Liberal Party: The abolition of the honorary chairman is early in the pipeline
On the eve of the Liberal Party's Central Committee meeting yesterday, three veterans took the lead in sending out letters of resignation from the party. They all pointed out that the relevant agenda had not been discussed or consulted with them in advance, and criticized party chairman Shao Jiahui's handling of the party for being arbitrary and disrespectful.
However, some members of the Liberal Party said that the removal of the honorary chairman has been in the works for some time. Several plans have been discussed at the beginning of this year. The Standing Committee in July also had in-depth discussions, and then submitted a resolution to the Central Committee. As the main members, Tian Beijun, It is impossible for Zhou Liang and others to not know the relevant agenda.
An insider even told Sha Banshan that the top party members had also advised Tian Beijun to retire from the honorary chairmanship, but Tian refused, so he had to consider other ways to "cut" with Tian Beijun, and finally decided to cancel the honorary chairmanship.
Some members of the party pointed out that this time the resolution was "unanimously passed" by the Central Committee, describing it as a "waiting and being patient" decision, reflecting "people share the same heart" and hoping to draw a clear line with Tian Shao.
Fang Gang.
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In fact, the letter of quitting the party from the three veterans was almost "drawing a doll to draw a bowel". Among them, Zhou Liang Shuyi described the abolition of the post as a "careful decision", and Tian Beijun also mentioned that the agenda "has been approved by many central committees." The power of attorney”, it can be seen that the three people knew that the situation was over, so they might as well leave.
Some people in the party pointed out that since Zhang Yuren took over as the party chairman in 2016, the line of the Liberal Party has been greatly adjusted. Tian Beijun, who is in power, has become a minority in the party.
Fang Gangwu quit the party and was lobbied by the leadership
It is worth noting that the Liberal Party originally had 4 honorary chairmen, and Fang Gang was the only one who did not quit the party.
Sha Banshan heard that the party leadership contacted Fang Gang about the abolition of the honorary chairman. Fang Gang also seemed indifferent to this. As a result, Fang Gang did not leave with the other elders and was still a member of the Liberal Party.
Zhong Guobin, the former leader of Tian Beijun's faction, reportedly did not attend the Central Committee meeting this time, and his whereabouts are unknown.
As for whether the three veterans' withdrawal from the party will affect the development of the Liberal Party, some Central Committee members said that Tian Shao has rarely participated in party affairs and meetings, which will not have a big impact on the party's operation, nor does it cause a wave of quitting the party.
Tian Beijun.
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Tian Beijun, Zhou Liangshuyi and others founded the Liberal Party in 1993, claiming to represent the interests of the business community. In the past 30 years, they have experienced ups and downs. They once turned against 23 articles, won direct elections and tried to destroy the entire army. Tian Beijun can be said to be a Liberal Party. The most emblematic figure, leaving the party he founded this time, is as dramatic as his political experience.
Some people in the political circle believe that Hong Kong has entered a new political era, and traditional elites such as Tian Beijun may be "out of place".
The Liberal Party plans to abolish the honorary chairman Tian Beijun, Zhou Liang and other three veterans who quit the party and denounce the independence of the Liberal Party. The resignation letter of Tian Beijun and other veterans exposes three major sins: it is by no means a sentimental and righteous Liberal Party repeatedly splits. 23 defections are the most classic In recent years, Tian Beijun became a "niche" in the party and finally quit the Liberal Party: the Central Committee unanimously approved the cancellation of the honorary chairman title and thanked Tian Beijun and others for their contributions
