Wong Chuk Happening of Wong Chuk Hang estate, these kinds of facilities are greatly needed and lacking in the local community. The project - to be built on the current temporary bus terminal - will certainly be finished but I’m not sure what facilities will be provided. What are the main issues you are working on to improve the area? Traffic is the main issue in the Southern district and it is the issue which we receive the most complaints about. When a new development is being considered our first priority must be whether it will make the traffic situation worse. I believe that after the MTR is opened, the traffic situation will become much better. People also have to face the challenge of rising rental prices. In fact, as the area changes from
an industrial to a commercial and residential area we are facing many new challenges. It isn’t common for a district councillor to have so many new issues to tackle. How has Wong Chuk Hang changed since you became district councillor? The feel of Wong Chuk Hang is changing slowly. Many people still think of Wong Chuk Hang as an industrial area, especially those from outside the Southern district. They think it’s old and a little bit dirty. Not many people know that there are so many galleries, new hotels and more and more restaurants opening. When the MTR opens it will only take five or ten minutes to travel from Admiralty and that will completely change people’s perceptions of Wong Chuk Hang.
Will you run for district councillor again later this year? I’m considering to run for the district elections again later this year but so far I am undecided. If I was to run for the position again, I would work hard to make sure that the community complex happens and becomes reality. I would also fight for the rezoning of the police school. The land that is currently occupied by the police school is large enough for a number of public housing and private flats. The New Territories has much more land available which would be better suited. Would you ever choose to return to Mainland China for a career in politics? I would not go back to Mainland China to engage in politics. Frankly, it would be dangerous to do so. I hope that if we achieve
universal suffrage in Hong Kong then this will be a good example for Mainland China and the Central Government. We must show that a democratic movement is not dangerous or a direct threat to China. In Hong Kong we have a lot of personal freedom but we don’t have a democratic government. Any final words? I want all residents, no matter where they come from, to contact the district council to raise any concerns that they may have. In the Southern District Council, all our documents are available in Chinese and English and I hope that we are accessible to everyone. To find out more about the Southern District Council visit www.districtcouncils.gov.hk or call 2814 5800.
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