CPPCC member urges sacking of top officials

Lam Tai-fai says it's unrealistic for the government to come 'empty-handed' and request a dialogue with the public and protesters. Photo: RTHK

A member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Lam Tai-fai, said the government should show sincerity by replacing two top officials, before setting up a dialogue to resolve social conflicts surrounding the now-suspended extradition bill.



Speaking on an RTHK programme, Lam said it’s “unrealistic” for the government to come “empty-handed” and request a dialogue.



He added that it’s “infeasible” to ask for an end to the protest before any communication.



The former lawmaker, who represented the industrial sector, was among a group of prominent social figures who had a closed door meeting with Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Saturday to discuss the setting up of a platform for communication with the public and protesters.



Lam Tai-fai advised the government to replace some top officials to bring in what he called “a new governance style”.



He said Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng and Security Secretary John Lee, in particular, should be held accountable for failing to make appropriate judgements since the controversy broke out in June.