But leaders have no plans to alter party platform, despite poor election results
The DAB is to consult its 2,000 members for their views on universal suffrage, raising speculation it could do a U-turn on its support for the introduction of one man, one vote by 2007.
But party leaders said the move was only intended to better gauge local views to Beijing and there was no plan to change the party's platform. The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong also said it was concerned over whether harsh comments from mainland law experts and state officials on the constitutional review would affect public support for the party.
Members pledged continued support for the Tung administration, despite the party's crushing defeat in November's district council elections. This followed its support for the proposed national security legislation last summer.
The DAB held a two-day brainstorming session in Shenzhen at the weekend to discuss strategy after it took just 62 seats out of the 206 it contested in November. Tsang Yok-sing resigned as chairman after the election.
Wrapping up the session in Hong Kong yesterday, chairman Ma Lik said the party would consider setting up a policy think-tank and strengthening Basic Law education among members.
Mr Ma said the party's support for more democracy remained unchanged. However, the party would seek members' views on the constitutional review and gauge public opinion in the districts.
