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 207
POST REFORM VOTE：DAY 22
POST REFORM VOTE：DAY 22
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LIVE: HK Chief CY Leung faces Legco at quarterly Q&A
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Q&A begins at the legislature
Good morning. Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying is answering questions at LegCo this morning. Stay tuned to HKFP for updates. Scroll to the bottom for a live feed.
Albert Chan of People Power is being told by the LegCo president to sit down.
Leung is addressing the stock market plunge and the risk of a "Grexit". Says economic prosperity is not definite and that Hong Kong should seize all opportunities.
Starry Lee asks the chief executive to revise policies on outsourcing cleaning services. She asks whether Hong Kong will conduct a public education campaign on hygiene.
The pro-Beijing DAB party has identified 70 "hygeine black spots."
The Civic Party's Dennis Kwok says that the separation of the executive and legislature is not at issue, but LegCo has a huge issue. He suggests Leung should promise not to stand for the 2017 elections.
Leung responds to Starry Lee saying that all Hong Kongers have a responsibility not to litter. Leung says a public campaign entitled "City wide clean up: HK is our Home" will be running throughout August and September.
LegCo President Jasper Tsang Yok-sing has warned Leung Kwok-hung ("Long Hair") not to stand up and speak without authorisation. He asks all legislators: "haven't you performed enough in front of the TV?"
Leung says there are storms around the Hong Kong economy and people are expecting the government to discuss economic improvement and livelihood issues.
The LegCo TV feed is interrupted as LegCo President Jasper Tsang Yok-sing tells Leung Kwok-hung ("Long Hair") to leave the chamber. "Protect the dignity of the LegCo. Do not take away people's power to monitor the government," Tsang says.
Albert Chan of People Power continues to protest.
Albert Chan of People Power continues to protest.
Leung offers reassurances amid yesterday's record stock market plunge: "Our stock market is mature and has a comprehensive system, regulations and daily operations."
Jeffery Lam Kin-fung of the Business and Professionals Alliance For Hong Kong asks whether the chief executive is still able to put roll out the Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock market connect on time.
Leung says the government will discuss it with the relevant authorities in mainland China. Hong Kong is the most important and most experienced financial centre among over 600 cities in the mainland, he says.
Wong Kwok Kin of the pro-Beijing Federation of Trade Unions says that, if we need to promote economic and livelihood issues, we must have the cooperation of the legislature. He asks how the chief executive hopes to promote livelihood and economic issues when some pan-democrats still filibuster.
Leung says that legislators are responsible to the public. If legislators use unreasonable methods, Hong Kongers will know it in their hearts. Public opinion and public discussion will solve the issue.
Leung says that it has been three years since his term started.
In the last 20 months he, and other senior officials, have spent a lot of energy on the reform package hoping to achieve universal suffrage. He says that the government now needs to focus on livelihoods and economic issues. He hopes his efforts will not be subjected to unnecessary interference and obstruction.
Moderate pan-democratic legislator Charles Mok urges Leung not to blame the legistlature for things he cannot achieve. He condemns Leung's effort to extend the finance committee sessions.
Leung says that, because of filibustering, the IT bureau project has been delayed. He says that the opportunity must not be lost and that he must push the motion and urge LegCo to examine the proposal and vote upon it.
There is no 'political trap' and the community wants to bureau to be set up. External matters will continue to evolve, Leung says. Debt, incomes and employment will be affected. The proposal is not expensive, he adds.
Leung Che-cheung of the pro-Beijing DAB party asks about concerns over the performance of the MTR and this year's fare adjustment. He asks whether a review will be conducted to restore public confidence.
The chief executive says that the MTR Corporation is not doing a bad job - reliability and safety are rated as excellent. The system is ranked third among railways around the world. Overcrowding is a concern. However, regarding complaints about fare increase, Leung says that there must be a balance because the MTR Corporation must keep in mind the operational costs and maintain financial returns.
Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong asks about the poor relationship between the executive and legislature. He asks how Leung will repair the relationship.
Leung says that the government has always been concerned. The two bodies are separated, by law, but - over the past five years - certain LegCo members have been throwing objects, shouting and yelling at officials. It is not in line with public expectations, he says.
If LegCo members reject a proposal, we accept this as part of the democratic process, Leung adds. But resorting to filibustering is unacceptable - there is increasing resentment among the public to these acts.
Leung says that he has arranged meetings with different political parties and no-one has boycotted them. He welcomes the pan-democrats to have breakfast at Government House or elsewhere. They may choose a Chinese breakfast or sausage and egg, and so on - we are prepared to entertain that, Leung says.
Going forward, we are prepared to try different means to achieve maximum cooperation with members.
Independent, pro-establishment lawmaker Paul Tse says that the economic turbulence presents opportunities. Tse wants China's new international bank, the AIIB, to set up a branch in Hong Kong and wants the city to become a bond issuing centre.
Leung says the mainland authorities are aware of Hong Kong's position as a financial centre. Regarding AIIB, Hong Kong can contribute to its establishment but incidents such as the Occupy protests are unhelpful to the city's role as a financial centre. Leung says that it would be difficult to attract the AIIB to set up its headquarters in Hong Kong due to land shortage and high land prices.
Leung is responding to another question about the IT bureau.
He says that there needs to be a separate commitment to IT, instead of putting the whole industry under the Development Bureau. Innovation can support the economy and technology can make Hong Kong safer. For instance, the elderly would be able to access better health care services when required. Leung also cites a new bus app as an example of improving Hong Kongers' quality of life.
Regarding healthcare, Leung says he wants to fully utilise the public and private health sectors to expand services across 18 districts. The system is under severe pressure. The number of clinics and operating theatres have been increased and more are coming - a lot is in the pipeline, Leung says.
Leung says that promoting free kindergarten education is an important move and that Hong Kong is a regional leader in this regard. There are concrete plans which have been developed over two years - feasibility studies and in-depth reports. The government is currently looking into full-day kindergarten subsidies, Leung says.
Leung leaves as the chamber goes into recess. The Labour Party's Lee Cheuk-Yan and Albert Chan of People Power heckle the chief executive as Leung departs.
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