Hongkongers will better understand democratic rights after Occupy protests: Li Fei

Hongkongers will have a better idea of which is the right direction for the city’s democratic development in the wake of the Occupy Central protests, a top Beijing official in charge of Hong Kong affairs said today.

Speaking at a seminar held in Macau today, Basic Law Committee chairman Li Fei said a growing number of Hong Kong people had sharpened their vigilance and have a better idea of the right path for realising their democratic rights following the civil disobedience movement.

“They should know what is conducive to Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability following the recent developments in Hong Kong,” he said.

The Occupy protests, which began on September 28, are now in their tenth week.

“In the wake of these episodes, Hong Kong residents will treasure more about the Basic Law and the democratic rights enshrined in the Basic Law,” Li said.