The party is at a political crossroads following its poor showing in the district council elections. With a new leader, Ma Lik, in place, it is trying to plot its future course
The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong will today hold its first major brainstorming session to map out the party's way forward after its disastrous defeat in last month's district council elections.
New party chairman Ma Lik yesterday said he hoped members could reach a 'certain level' of consensus during the central committee meeting, which is to be followed by a formal announcement at its general meeting on Tuesday.
Mr Ma insisted that the party would be selective in which government policies it would support.
'We will only support government policies if it can persuade us and the public that those policies match people's interests [but] we hope the government will not close the door on asking us for support.'
Mr Ma said former chairman Tsang Yok-sing's post in the Executive Council was one aspect that they had to look into.