China News Service, Hong Kong, September 20th, title: On the night of the election of the Election Committee, they waited for the result in the slogan

　　China News Agency reporter Han Xingtong

　　After midnight on September 20, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (Convention and Exhibition Center) was still brightly lit. The counting of votes for the general election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Election Commission (EC) subsector in 2021 is in full swing at the central counting station located here. To proceed.

　　This election of the Election Committee is the first election to be held after the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's electoral system has been improved.

A total of 325 of the 1,500 seats of the Election Committee have been ruled to be validly registered as ex officio members of the Election Committee, and 156 have been ruled to be validly nominated as members of the Election Committee.

In addition, 603 candidates were automatically elected. In the election voting, a total of 412 candidates competed for 364 seats in 13 subsectors.

The picture shows Hong Kong voters entering the venue to vote.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Zhihua

　　In the press center on the 5th floor, multiple large screens are broadcasting the counting of votes in real time, while candidates, media reporters, and members of the public are sitting in their respective areas eagerly awaiting the result of the counting.

The atmosphere in the candidate area is very enthusiastic, and some candidates cheer for themselves by chanting platform slogans.

　　Ye Changchun, the candidate who has been waiting for the results of the counting of votes at the Convention and Exhibition Center, belongs to the subsector of "New Territories Area Committee, District Fight Crime Committee and District Fire Protection Committee members".

He had a calm expression and did not see any panic. In an interview with reporters, he said that he believed that "kung fu is in peacetime" and that "the voters must see all the efforts they make in peacetime."

　　Ye Changchun has been serving in Kwai Tsing District for a long time, and his prospects after being elected also revolve around the characteristics of the district and existing problems, such as increasing public housing facilities, promoting the development of Kwai Tsing Container Terminals, and optimizing the environment of the waterfront park. Let’s talk about these. , He can talk about everything in detail, and statistics can also blurt out-"There are 27 public housing villages in Kwai Tsing District, and about 60% of the population live in public housing."

　　In the early morning, the results of the counting of votes from various sectors were announced one after another. Ye Changchun was successfully elected, and the beautiful blueprint of the community he envisioned will also have the opportunity to work hard to promote.

　　Huang Jinliang, chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, was very excited when he learned that he was successfully elected as a member of the education sector of the committee.

In a subsequent interview with reporters, Huang Jinliang explained his responsibilities from both short-term and medium- and long-term perspectives.

　　In the short term, Huang Jinliang said that he is most concerned about the nomination and election of the Chief Executive and Legislative Council members in the next two elections.

"To implement'patriots ruling Hong Kong', we must start with education to train more talents who love the country and Hong Kong." He will start from the education professional point of view and pay attention to the political platforms and ideas put forward by the candidates for the election of the Chief Executive and Legislative Council members in the future. , "See if they have a long-term plan for education, whether they have commitment, decision-making power, and driving force."

　　In the medium and long term, Huang Jinliang said that as a member of the education sector of the Election Committee, he will also pay more attention to the development of education, such as promoting patriotism education, innovation and technology education, etc., and discuss with the education sector how to promote young people to integrate into the country's development. The overall situation also conveys the voice of the education sector to the SAR government.

　　In the election of the current election committee, the sub-subsector "Representatives of Hong Kong and Kowloon Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees and District Fire Protection Committee members" was newly added. He is also the chairman of the Yau Tsim Mong West District Committee, the chairman of the Yau Tsim Mong Association of Societies, and the Mong Kok Neighborhood Association The chairman, Wang Zicheng, was successfully elected in this division.

　　Wang Zicheng, who has been rooted in community service for many years, is excited about being elected as a member of the Election Committee for the first time. "I hope that I can bring the voice of the region to the Legislative Council and the Chief Executive, promote the good governance of the SAR government, and contribute to Hong Kong. force."

　　The issue that worries the prince the most is the subdivided housing and cage homes.

Not long ago, he visited an old couple living in a sub-divided room. It was visually estimated that the 50-square-foot unit was only enough for one bed and one cabinet. The room was dim and not ventilated. The air conditioner and fan were not turned on to save electricity.

"Our normal people feel bored when standing there for a while. The elder has a chronic respiratory disease and is in such an environment every day." The scene touched Wang Wangcheng very much. He wanted to make a voice for the grassroots to improve the living environment.

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