No political motivation involved in July 1 Victoria Park booking, insists Hong Kong pro-Beijing stalwart
Cheng Yiu-tong insists everything was done by the book, while organiser of annual anti-government march says they are looking at alternative starting point
The head of a pro-Beijing committee in charge of commemorative events for the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China denied their decision to hold an event at Victoria Park on July 1 – the starting point for the annual anti-government rally – was politically motivated.
Cheng Yiu-tong of the Hong Kong Celebrations Association instead asked the public to be “fairer”, as this was only the first time they had applied for the use of six soccer pitches.
During a press conference with 40 pro-Beijing groups on Monday, Cheng insisted everything was done by the book.
“We have received official confirmation from the Home Affairs Department that the venue has been granted for our use,” Cheng said, adding they made the application on March 15.