Civil Force
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Civil Force is a community alliance in the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
. It was established in 1993 by a former member of United Democrats of Hong Kong
, Lau Kong-wah
and 8 other Sha Tin District Board members. The group is active on local district affairs in the Sha Tin District
and Sai Kung District
. Lau remains the convenor of Civil Force.
Lau was defeated by Emily Lau Wai-hing
in the 1991 and 1995 elections of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
(LegCo). In 1996, Lau secured a seat in the Provisional Legislative Council. He was elected into LegCo in both 1998 and 2000 LegCo elections in the geographical constituency, after he joined the pro-Beijing
Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB).
In 2003, due to the pro-Government stance of DAB especially on the issue of implementing Article 23 of the Basic Law
, the popularity of Lau, being a member of the DAB, was affected, and the Civil Force performed not as well in the 2003 District Council
elections. Campaigns of some of the members emphasise more on the banner of Civil Force and their local contributions, and did not mention the convenor's connection with the DAB. Lau himself lost the seat in the Sha Tin District Council despite his long service in the district. The Civil Force retained 14 seats in the Sha Tin District Council, and 3 seats in the Sai Kung District Council.
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 established in 1993 by a former member of United Democrats of Hong Kong
United Democrats of Hong Kong
The United Democrats of Hong Kong was a pro-democracy political party in Hong Kong. By 1995 it was merged with the Meeting Point to form the Democratic Party...
, Lau Kong-wah
Lau Kong Wah
Lau Kong Wah, also known as Ray Lau, JP is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing the New Territories East constituency...
and 8 other Sha Tin District Board members. The group is active on local district affairs in the Sha Tin District
Sha Tin District
Sha Tin District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. One of the 9 districts located in the New Territories, it covers the areas of Sha Tin, Tai Wai, Ma On Shan, Fo Tan, Siu Lek Yuen and Ma Liu Shui . The district has the highest population...
and Sai Kung District
Sai Kung District
Sai Kung District is the second largest district in Hong Kong in terms of area. It comprises the southern half of Sai Kung Peninsula and Clear Water Bay Peninsula in the New Territories plus a strip to the east of Kowloon. The administrative centre is Sai Kung Town but the district's population is...
. Lau remains the convenor of Civil Force.
Lau was defeated by Emily Lau Wai-hing
Emily Lau
Emily Lau Wai-hing JP is one of two vice-chairmen of Democratic Party.She was the convenor of The Frontier...
in the 1991 and 1995 elections of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
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...
(LegCo). In 1996, Lau secured a seat in the Provisional Legislative Council. He was elected into LegCo in both 1998 and 2000 LegCo elections in the geographical constituency, after he joined the pro-Beijing
Communist Party of China
The Communist Party of China , also known as the Chinese Communist Party , is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China...
Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB).
In 2003, due to the pro-Government stance of DAB especially on the issue of implementing 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...
, the popularity of Lau, being a member of the DAB, was affected, and the Civil Force performed not as well in the 2003 District Council
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...
elections. Campaigns of some of the members emphasise more on the banner of Civil Force and their local contributions, and did not mention the convenor's connection with the DAB. Lau himself lost the seat in the Sha Tin District Council despite his long service in the district. The Civil Force retained 14 seats in the Sha Tin District Council, and 3 seats in the Sai Kung District Council.