Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood
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The Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood (ADPL) is a pro-democracy
political party in the Hong Kong. It was established on 26 October 1986. The current chairman of the party is Bruce Liu
.
and Albert Chan
) joined the United Democrats of Hong Kong (which later becomes the Democratic Party
).
The ADPL won 1 seat in the 1991 election of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
(LegCo). In the 1995 election, the party won 4 seats. At the time, due to the close match between pro-Beijing and pro-democracy camps in the LegCo, the stance of the moderate ADPL was influential and often pivotal in controversial issues.
On the issue of the establishment of the Provisional Legislative Council, the ADPL, after an initial opposing stance, switched side and agreed to join the interim body. This led to a split of the group, with a number of members forming a group called the Social Democratic Front. ADPL became the only pro-democracy group in the legislature immediately after the establishment of the HKSAR, keeping 4 members in the interim body. ADPL members also served in the Preparatory Committee for the establishment of the HKSAR.
ADPL lost all its seats in the 1998 LegCo election. In 2000, it gained back one directly elected seat in the LegCo when member Frederick Fung
was elected.
At the district level, ADPL traditionally enjoyed a strong support in the Sham Shui Po District
, with another base in Tuen Mun District
, and numerous seats at other district councils. However the party is unable to gain more seats from this second base.
Pro-democracy camp
Pro-democracy camp, pan-democracy camp or pan-democrats refer to the politicians and social activists in Hong Kong who support increased democracy and may work together in areas of common interest or by not fielding candidates against one another in elections.Democratic activists are usually...
political party in the Hong Kong. It was established on 26 October 1986. The current chairman of the party is Bruce Liu
Bruce Liu
Bruce Liu Sing-lee is a Hong Kong solicitor and politician. He is the chairman of the moderate Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood and an elected member of Kowloon City District Council representing the Kai Tak constituency.He graduated from the Department of Social Work in the...
.
History
The ADPL was one of the three major pro-democracy groups in the 1980s. It catered for grassroot interests. In 1990, some members of the ADPL (such as Lee Wing TatLee Wing Tat
Lee Wing-tat is a Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , returned by direct election as representative of the New Territories West constituency. He was the third Chairman of the Democratic Party...
and Albert Chan
Albert Chan
The Honourable Albert Wai-yip Chan , born 3 March 1955 in Hong Kong) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing the New Territories West constituency, except for the periods 1997-2000 and Jan-May 2011. Chan is also a member of the Tsuen Wan District Council...
) joined the United Democrats of Hong Kong (which later becomes the 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...
).
The ADPL won 1 seat in the 1991 election 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 the 1995 election, the party won 4 seats. At the time, due to the close match between pro-Beijing and pro-democracy camps in the LegCo, the stance of the moderate ADPL was influential and often pivotal in controversial issues.
On the issue of the establishment of the Provisional Legislative Council, the ADPL, after an initial opposing stance, switched side and agreed to join the interim body. This led to a split of the group, with a number of members forming a group called the Social Democratic Front. ADPL became the only pro-democracy group in the legislature immediately after the establishment of the HKSAR, keeping 4 members in the interim body. ADPL members also served in the Preparatory Committee for the establishment of the HKSAR.
ADPL lost all its seats in the 1998 LegCo election. In 2000, it gained back one directly elected seat in the LegCo when member Frederick Fung
Frederick Fung
Frederick Fung Kin-kee SBS, JP is the former chairman of the Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood , a pro-democracy political party in Hong Kong...
was elected.
At the district level, ADPL traditionally enjoyed a strong support in the Sham Shui Po District
Sham Shui Po District
Sham Shui Po District is one of 18 districts of Hong Kong. It covers the Shek Kip Mei, Sham Shui Po, Cheung Sha Wan, Lai Chi Kok and Yau Yat Chuen areas of New Kowloon, and Stonecutter's Island of Kowloon...
, with another base in Tuen Mun District
Tuen Mun
Tuen Mun is a town near the mouth of Tuen Mun River and Castle Peak Bay in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It was one of the earliest settlements in Hong Kong which can be dated back to the Neolithic period. In the more recent past, it was home to many Tanka fishermen who gathered at the Castle...
, and numerous seats at other district councils. However the party is unable to gain more seats from this second base.
Present
Within the pro-democracy camp, ADPL usually known as more moderate. It placed a grater emphasis on livelihood issues and supported an increase in profits and salary taxes (which would have little impact on the grassroot level) while opposing a sales tax. The group also called for an increase in education and grassroot medical expenses.Chairpersons
- Lee Wing-tat (1986–1989)
- Albert ChanAlbert ChanThe Honourable Albert Wai-yip Chan , born 3 March 1955 in Hong Kong) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing the New Territories West constituency, except for the periods 1997-2000 and Jan-May 2011. Chan is also a member of the Tsuen Wan District Council...
(1989) - Frederick FungFrederick FungFrederick Fung Kin-kee SBS, JP is the former chairman of the Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood , a pro-democracy political party in Hong Kong...
(1989–2007) - Bruce LiuBruce LiuBruce Liu Sing-lee is a Hong Kong solicitor and politician. He is the chairman of the moderate Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood and an elected member of Kowloon City District Council representing the Kai Tak constituency.He graduated from the Department of Social Work in the...
(2007–present)