China News Service, Hong Kong, September 19 (Reporter Zeng Ping) The first election in Hong Kong after the improvement of the electoral system-the 2021 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Election Commission (EC) subsector general election was successfully completed on the 19th.
When interviewed by a reporter from China News Agency, many experts believed that the first election under the new election system was a milestone in the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong.
Fang Zhou, research director of the Hong Kong "One Country, Two Systems" Research Center, told reporters that the election of the Election Committee has three levels of great significance.
First of all, the comprehensive design of the election committee ensures that all members of the Hong Kong regulatory framework are true patriots, ensuring the stability and long-term development of "One Country, Two Systems"; In addition, the election of the Election Committee can select people who really want to benefit Hong Kong and change the political chaos in the past.
According to the new election system, the new election committee will continue to retain the function of electing candidates for the Chief Executive, and will increase the new functions of electing some members of the Legislative Council and participating in the nomination of all candidates for the Legislative Council.
"After the improvement of the electoral system this time, the election of the Election Committee will ensure that Hong Kong can be on the right track of focusing on economic development and improving people's livelihood in the future." Fang Zhou believes that the past governors could not concentrate on implementing policies due to political disputes. After getting rid of these noises, they will have room to truly demonstrate their abilities.
Fang Zhou said that when people who have the ability to do practical things are seen and regarded as politically capable, they will also have the opportunity to play a role in more important positions.
At this level, the new selection system can more smoothly become a stage for cultivating political talents.
"I think it's a good start." said Chen Weiqiang, a lecturer in the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
He believes that in the past elections of the Election Committee, voting was based on political standpoints, but this time the election of the Election Committee appears to be more rational and professional.
"They will elect 40 members of the Legislative Council and the next chief executive. I hope they will vote for candidates who are truly patriotic and capable of loving Hong Kong." Chen Weiqiang said that Hong Kong is now facing more serious housing problems and hopes for future governance. Most Hong Kong people put forward good solutions in the field of people's livelihood.
Zhu Jiajian, a special-invited member of the National Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies in Hong Kong and a senior Hong Kong current affairs commentator, believes that as the first election under the new election system, the election of the Election Committee is also an important step in the process of bringing chaos in Hong Kong.
The number of electoral committees has increased, focusing on balanced participation and increasing its acceptance.
"Even in the same sector, their voices are diverse. Stakeholders from all sectors are relatively balanced this time. Some voices will not be ignored." We will play an important role in guarding the future governors of Hong Kong. (over)