Universal suffrage needs a blueprint, former chairman says
Hong Kong's biggest political party will spell out 'intermediate steps' it believes should be taken to lead to universal suffrage.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong will detail its plan in its blueprint for the city's democratic development to be unveiled next year.
Former party chairman Tsang Yok-sing said the party had to work out a plan for constitutional development that provided a clear path to full democracy.
His remarks come amid calls from core party members for a more proactive approach to fighting for universal suffrage, rather than adhering to a vague pledge to strive to develop the city's political system at a steady pace in the hope of early attainment of the goal.
Mr Tsang, who is also an executive councillor, said the party had adopted the approach of setting out the 'road map' for achieving democracy before announcing a timetable for its attainment.
'We have to discuss the models for electing the chief executive and the Legislative Council by universal suffrage, including what and how many intermediate steps need to taken before the realisation of the ultimate goal,' he said.
