Central and Western Democratic Power
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Central and Western Democratic Power is a local political group in the Central and Western district
of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
. It was convened by Kam Nai Wai, a member of Democratic Party
and Central and Western District Councillor
, and is mainly composed of pro-democracy District Councillors of the district.
Its platform includes striving for general election of the Chief Executive
in 2007 and Legislative Council
in 2008, public consultation of implementation of Article 23 of the Basic Law
by means of a White Bill, stopping reclamation to protect the Victoria Harbour
, cutting transportation fares for elderly citizens, and other local affairs.
8 out of 10 members of the group won in the 2003 District Council elections in the Central and Western district.
Central and Western District
The Central and Western District located on northern part of Hong Kong Island is one of the 18 administrative districts of Hong Kong. It had a population of 261,884 in 2001...
of the Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. It was convened by Kam Nai Wai, a member of Democratic Party
Democratic Party (Hong Kong)
The Democratic Party is a pro-democracy political party in Hong Kong. It was established on 2 October 1994. The party is currently the second largest party in the Legislative Council, headed by Chairman Albert Ho Chun-yan and, following the November 2008 merger with the Frontier, had around 745...
and Central and Western District Councillor
District Council of Hong Kong
The District Councils, formerly District Boards until 1999, are the local councils for the 18 Districts of Hong Kong. Under the supervision of Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, they are consultative bodies on district administration and affairs.- History :In 1982, under the...
, and is mainly composed of pro-democracy District Councillors of the district.
Its platform includes striving for general election of the Chief Executive
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
in 2007 and Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
in 2008, public consultation of implementation of Article 23 of the Basic Law
Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23
Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 is the basis of a security law proposed by the Government of Hong Kong. It states:On 24 September 2002 the government released its proposals for the anti-subversion law. It is the cause of considerable controversy and division in Hong Kong, which operates as a...
by means of a White Bill, stopping reclamation to protect the Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...
, cutting transportation fares for elderly citizens, and other local affairs.
8 out of 10 members of the group won in the 2003 District Council elections in the Central and Western district.