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Producer Yip Man announces elections for Hong Kong executives

Shekley Sin Quoc Lam, producer of hit kung fu film Yip Man, has announced his candidacy for the position of Chief Executive of Hong Kong. While there has been no movement from current Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam whether to run for a second term or not.

19 Jan”Shekley Xin Quoc Lamhas announced through its YouTube channel that will apply for the chair of the Hong Kong Chief Executive This is the first person to announce a candidate for this position. The elections will take place on March 27, before the current term in office ends in June.

Nominations for the position of Chief Executive of Hong Kong will be held. Between 15 Feb. to 2 Mar. byApplicants must have the backing of at least 188 of the 1,500 Hong Kong voters’ organization, most of them patriotic and pro-China. which it is unclear whether Will Xin be supported?

As fans and supporters of Xin have tried to persuade Xin to give up on his candidacy in running for the election. But Xin has persisted in his determination, believing that the new electoral system will enable all competent and qualified people to run for elections. and also confident that they will win the election

Although there will be elections in the coming weeks. But there has not been any movement from other applicants. or famous politicians, including Carrie Lam, the current Chief Executive of Hong Kong. which has always refused to give media interviews on such matters. Local media speculates thatPaul ChanMinister of Finance of Hong Kong andMargaret Chan” Former Director General of the World Health Organization will participate in this election battle as well

Shekley Xin Quoc Lam is a producer of the famous film “yip itVery successful Until the creation of 4 sequels and is also the chairman of the boxing union “World Wing Chun Union” that focuses on traditional Chinese kung fu fighting style. which is popular in Hong Kong from the popularity of Yip Man andBruce Leefamous actor

After Xin’s announcement makes the value of the company “National Arts Group‘Where Xin, who was chairman of the company before resigning last year, jumped more than 50 percent, the company’s highest rate since 2006.

However, Xin often posts video clips of criticism on topics ranging from politics to the Olympics. through their own YouTube channel More than 155,000 followers He started addressing political issues in 2019 during a period of intense protests against the government. which he sided with the government and supported the suppression of protesters. And last year he made a show on the issue. “Western hypocrisy” in Hong Kong

source: Reuters

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