Education Uni Chief Urges CE To Withdraw The Bill

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2019-07-31 HKT 13:20

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  • Education Uni chief urges CE to withdraw the bill

The head of Education University, Stephen Cheung, said on Wednesday that he had written to Chief Executive Carrie Lam urging her to completely withdraw the now-suspended extradition bill.

Cheung said he wrote the letter a few days ago to urge the government to take the lead in reconciling with anti-extradition protesters in light of escalating violence.

“The government should take the lead to sincerely listen to the views, voice and aspiration of Hong Kong people. That’s why I wrote to the Chief Executive a few days ago suggesting the government should formally hold a complete withdrawal of the bill,” he told reporters at a brief media standup.

Cheung also proposed the setting up of an open platform in a bid to resolve the crisis, adding that a complete withdrawal of the bill would also create the right conditions for dialogue.

“What I have in mind is the establishment of an open platform for stakeholders from different sectors to air their views. And I hope they will be able to narrow or to shorten their gaps and differences one by one, step by step,” he said.

“I know there’s no quick fix. The road to reconciliation will be long and bumpy, but I remain hopeful and optimistic.”

He said he would meet university students to listen to their views.

He said the university will not try to stop or encourage students or teachers to take part in social activism, adding that the university will do its best to take care of those who need help.

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