Occupy Central
Occupy Central is a civil disobedience movement which began in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. It calls on thousands of protesters to block roads and paralyse Hong Kong's financial district if the Beijing and Hong Kong governments do not agree to implement universal suffrage for the chief executive election in 2017 and the Legislative Council elections in 2020 according to "international standards." The movement was initiated by Benny Tai Yiu-ting (戴耀廷), an associate professor of law at the University of Hong Kong, in January 2013.
Umbrella Movement
The Umbrella Movement (Chinese: 雨傘運動; pinyin: yǔsǎn yùndòng) is a loose political movement that was created spontaneously during the Hong Kong protests of 2014. Its name derives from the recognition of the umbrella as a symbol of defiance and resistance against the Hong Kong government, and the united grass-roots objection to the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) of 31 August.
The movement consists of individuals numbering in the tens of thousands who participated in the protests that began on 28 September 2014, although Scholarism, the Hong Kong Federation of Students, Occupy Central with Love and Peace, groups are principally driving the demands for the rescission of the NPCSC decision.
The movement consists of individuals numbering in the tens of thousands who participated in the protests that began on 28 September 2014, although Scholarism, the Hong Kong Federation of Students, Occupy Central with Love and Peace, groups are principally driving the demands for the rescission of the NPCSC decision.
Occupy Central site in an area surrounding the Legislative Council and Central Government Offices at Tamar were cleared 22-06-2015.
Hong Kong reform vote
The Hong Kong government’s political reform proposal for how the city elects its leader by universal suffrage for the first time in 2017 is based on a strict framework set by Beijing. The plan limits the number of candidates to two or three and requires them to win majority support from a 1,200 strong nominating committee. Arguing that this does not constitute genuine universal suffrage, pan-democratic lawmakers have vowed to reject the package, while pro-democracy groups have protested. The government’s resolution was to be put to a vote by the 70-member Legislative Council in June 2015, requiring a two-thirds majority to be passed.
POST OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY 245
POST REFORM VOTE：DAY 60 (17-08-2015)
POST REFORM VOTE：DAY 60 (17-08-2015)
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CY Leung needs to reflect on how he deals with pro-Beijing camp, says lawmaker Michael Tien
Lawmaker Michael Tien criticised Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying on how he deals with the pro-Beijing camp, as well as stated concerns for in-fighting among Beijing loyalists.
The LegCo member and deputy chairman of the New People’s Partytold Ming Pao that, in order for the pro-Beijing camp to remain united, efforts have to be made on Leung’s part, in addition to the Central Government as well as the Beijing loyalists themselves.
“The Central Government should tell Leung: In order for us to support you, you need to look in the mirror. You need to do what you’re supposed to do and secure respect from others.” Tien said that Leung’s handling of events has affected the pro-Beijing’s camp’s support for him.
Tien used the government’s refusal to grant HKTV a free-to-air license in 2013 as an example. He said that Leung was not able to explain the reasons behind the refusal clearly to the public, meaning the incident put the pro-Beijing camp under pressure.
Michael Tien (left) and brother James Tien (right), who is the leader of the Liberal Party. Photo: Wikimedia, Facebook.
Tien also pinpointed the need for members within the pro-Beijing camp to put on a united front.
“Taking advantage of your own people, or taunting them—do these things help to unite the camp?” He said.
If the division persists, Tien said, the Central Government may become concerned that the pro-Beijing lawmakers are not united. This would bring negative effects on the continuation of “One Country, Two Systems,” he added.
Michael Tien was first elected to the Legislative Council in 2012 and was formerly a member of the Liberal Party, which is led by his brother James.
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