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The Meaning of Ascent

Our Vision
University Affairs

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Key Points on University Affairs

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University Administration

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Campus Facilities

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Campus Planning

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Union Affairs

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Routine Work

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Student Welfare

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Social Functions

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Publications

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Administration

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Finance

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Introduction to Candidates

External Affairs

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External Affairs

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Working Plans

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Proposed President

Proposed Vice-President (Internal)

(Bachelor of Arts, Year II)

(Bachelor of Journalism, Year II)

Last year, I was fortunate to take up certain responsibilities in different realms:

as the Vice-Chairman, External of Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U., I was given the
chance to interact with various students so as to know more about their opinions
towards the curriculum and the campus design; as a councillor in the Union Council, HKUSU, I got to know more about different internal issues while assisting the
executive committee in dealing with external matters. Not only did I gain much experience from these positions, I also realised that the HKUSU still has much room
for improvement with respect to different inadequacies.

The amber umbrella has been held high for months, yet it shall never be put down,
nor shall the sincere fervour in my pursuit of true democracy. It is disappointing
and frustrating to see what my home has become, how injustice and inequity has
befallen on Hong Kong. Still, this is not yet the end. The roads that we all have
built together, as HKUers and Hong Kongers, shall never vanish at all. We are still
hoping for change.

FUNG JING EN

We, like most Hong Kong people, are forced to cross a point of no return. What we
have done, and what we have suffered in the past, have proved to fail to bring us the
democracy that we should always be entitled to. We either step up and shoulder up
the responsibility, or we accept such bondage and atrocity. In such times of chaos
and tumult, it is our turn to create our own epoch of a brighter future, and a city that
we will always be proud of.
Related experience
Vice-Chairman, External, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U. 201314
Councillor, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Current Affairs Committee, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Council Restructuring Working Group, HKUSU Council 2014
Councillor, Arts Students Council, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U. 201314
Chairman, Current Affairs Committee, Arts Students Council, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U.
201314
Chairman, Orientation Affairs Committee, Arts Students Council, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U.
201314

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HO KA YIN

I am glad to have met, at such a crucial moment, these thirteen companions who all
share the same determination towards our institution and the future of this city. We
aspire to make HKUSU a leader of not only HKU students, but also Hong Kong.
Ascent and I shall never shun from such responsibility of our age.
It is our earnest wish that all students trust us, who shall always stay passionate and
determined. Your one vote shall safeguard our justice and faith that our university
has long established and embraced, and your one vote shall bring us towards a
brighter future.
Related experience
External Vice Chairperson, Starr Hall Students Association, HKUSU 201415
Councillor, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Council Business Committee, HKUSU Council 2014
Vice-Chairman, Joint Hall External Vice-Chairperson Committee 201415
First Year Representative, Sociology Society, SSS, HKUSU 201314

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Proposed Vice-President (External)

Proposed General Secretary

LI FUNG KEI

CHENG POK MAN

In the upcoming year, Ascent, with steadfast belief, is willing to assume the responsibility to make a noise on behalf of all HKU students, especially when Hong Kong
arrives at such a crossroads that profoundly determines the citys future political
development. Our destiny is in our hands and it is time for us to venture for what
we truly deserve. Such responsibility can never be shedwe must shoulder it up.
We sincerely hope all of you, members of the HKUSU, can vote for us, and we shall
fight for a brighter future together on this expedition for an epoch of our own.

The University of Hong Kong has nurtured numerous social elites in the past century. Every generation of HKU students assumed great responsibility in the social
changes of their era. In the Umberlla Revolution, HKU students, as always, played
an important role in this democracy movement which are determinant to the future
development of Hong Kong.

(Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws), Year II)

Related experience
Member, Current Affairs Committee, HKUSU Council 2014
Current Affairs Secretary, University Hall Students Association, HKUSU 201415
Chairman, Current Affairs Sub-committee, University Hall Students Association, HKUSU
201415

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(Bachelor of Science, Year II)

On the road of achieving my goals, fortunately, I have met thirteen other members of
Ascent. We are dedicated to serve all of you, members of HKUSU, in this coming
year, and safeguard the core values of our city. We sincerely hope that you could
vote of us, Ascent, so that we can create a brighter future of HKUSU, and Hong
Kong, together.
Related experience
External Vice-Chairman, Science Society, HKUSU 201314
Councillor, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Constitution Review Committee, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Council Restructuring Working Group, HKUSU Council 2014
Councillor, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314
Member, Constitution Revision Committee, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314
Member, Orientation Affairs Committee, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314

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Proposed Financial Secretary

Proposed University Affairs Secretary

(Bachelor of Arts, Year II)

(Bachelor of Science, Year III)

WONG TSZ YAN

The Umbrella Revolution has led students and citizens to rethink the impacts of
adopting the electoral reform. Throughout the protest, the Union plays a critical
role in raising awareness within campus, influencing students minds and uniting
her members.
I believe the coming year will continue to be difficult for Hong Kongers who are not
satisfied with the current system. Therefore, I wish to commit myself to be part of
the executive committee to take care of union finance so as to support its regular
operation. Having worked as a financial secretary of an academic society, I have
experienced the difficulties in the process of applying for subsidies to organise
activities. I would like to take this opportunity to provide greater support to sub-organsations.
In the year ahead, Ascent aims to continue extending members awareness from
campus to society. We rely on your support to gain an opportunity to deliver our
views.

CHAN JIAN

HKUSU has long been playing a leading role in such a chaotic time, in both society and on campus. But as the old saying goes, to conquer others is to first take
care of ourselves. Even though the Union takes up such high status in society, it
is our basic duty to ensure the normal operation with the institution, serving as a
bridge between the school board and students, uniting our students and providing
a sound foundation for any possible political movements.
If we are honoured to be elected, we will continue to communicate efficiently with
the university and to uphold co-governance between students and staff. Moreover,
we will keep students up to date with university affairs to provide more opportunities for discussion on the issues, so as to reflect students views to concerned
parties.
Related experience
Member, University Affairs Committee, HKUSU Council 2014
Cultural Secretary, Starr Hall Students Association, HKUSU 2013-14
Financial Secretary, Joint Hall Cultural Committee, 2013-14

Related experience
Financial Secretary, Society of Comparative Literature, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U. 201314
Member, Finance Committee, Arts Students Council, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U. 201314

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Proposed University Affairs Secretary

Proposed External Affairs Secretary

CHIU WING CHUNG

LAI SAMUEL DIC SUM

The year 2014 was a year of much importance to Hong Kong. No matter it was
the political circumstances or the general mindset, they all underwent major yet
unprecedented changes.

I could hardly imagine before how scary it was to face the armed police force in
front of you who were all set to march towards you. On 26th September, it was the
first direct confrontation between the protestors and the police force. While they
were all armed with shields, batons and even pepper sprays, plastic wrappings and
umbrellas were the best we could get to defend ourselves against such authoritarian government. Even so, I was moved by the determined unity and the undeterred
bravery shown, looking forward to taking a greater step forward for every single one
in this city for freedom and equality.

(Bachelor of Science, Year II)

In such chaotic times, I am glad to have my fellow proposed cabinet members to

walk along the way ahead with me, treasursing the universal values of freedom,
equality and democracy, and persisting the devotion of HKUSU in the entire revolution for transforming the society. In the upcoming year, it is one of our major goals
to implement much reforms in order to make HKU a more student-friendly and
comfortable institution,we promise that we shall insist on the principle of collegiality
between teaching staff and students.
Related experience
Chairman, Chemistry Society, SS, HKUSU 1314
Councillor, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314
Member, Constitution Revision Committee, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314
Member, Orientation Affairs Committee, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314

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(Bachelor of Arts, Year II)

Two years ago, HKUSU underwent such chaos that nearly put the whole Union
to a halt. Only with the effort of the predecessors at that time could the tumult be
settled. But right now, it is more than the HKUSU; it is Hong Kong in total disorder.
As university students, we have the inevitable responsibility to fight for what we
believed, returning the real Hong Kong to the hands of all Hong Kong people.

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Proposed External Affairs Secretary

Proposed Student Welfare Secretary

(Bachelor of Engineering, Year II)

(Bachelor of Science (Surveying), Year II)

TSE HO TING

Participating in the Umbrella Revolution, I was disappointed yet furious towards all
these unreasonable violence. Though the Umbrella Revolution was forced to come
to an end, it does enlighten me, and together with many other people, to fight for
democracy, a core value that we have long embraced. In the coming year, I decide
to move further forward and run for the HKUSU annual election.
In 2015, constitutional reform is of much urgency, and it shall definitely be a challenging year for everyone of us. If I am fortunate to be elected, I shall make good use
of my experience and try my best to serve the Union and all students.
Related experience
External Secretary, Engieering Society, HKUSU 201415
Councillor, Engineering Council, HKUSU 201415
Chairperson, University and Current Affairs Committee, Engineering Council, HKUSU 201415

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CHAN NOK HANG

In my freshman year, the Northeastern New Territories development plan controversy surprised me when I had just become a member of Hall Association executive
committee and Union Council. Since then, I began to participate more in social
affairs. Although our efforts may not have profound impacts, I was deeply moved
by determination of Hongkongers and that is the reason why i wish to continue
committing to the Union and Hong Kong.
Members are the foundation of the Union and the sense of belonging of members
determines whether the Union is successful or not. Though welfare seems trivial, it
is still essential. I will dedicate myself to enhancing the relationship between members and HKUSU, and safeguarding all core values of our members.
Related experience
External Vice-Chairman, University Hall Students Association, HKUSU 201415
Councillor, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Council Restructuring Working Group, HKUSU Council 2014
Member, Tendering Committee of Notebook Ownership Programme 2014, HKUSU Council
2014
Chairman, Joint Hall External Vice-Chairperson Committee 201415

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Proposed Publications and Publicity Secretary

Proposed Social Secretary

(Bachelor of Arts, Year II)

(Bachelor of Arts, Year III)

YEOW TSZ KIN

The post of publication secretary or publicity secretary is often associated with

the image of a graphic designer staring blankly at the computer screen, regurgitating design clichs and spitting out posters and leaflets at high speed. He is to
execute the committees decisions; his job is simply to convert information into
graphics, and to deliver information to his members through online Facebook pages. More importantly, he is entrusted with the task of recording the Unions history
for later generations. Some of you may know that the Union Magazine hasnt been
published for more than 30 years. If I am lucky enough to be elected, republishing
it would definitely be one of my top priorities.
Related experience
Publication Secretary, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U. 201314
Councillor, Arts Students Council, Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U. 201314

CHOI WING IN

The thought of working for the Students Union had never came to my mind before
I went on exchange to Germany last April. But during the 6.22 Civil Referendum, I
was unable to cast my vote due to the network restrictions. And as the 7.1 protest
took place, I could do nothing more than sitting in front of the screen watching how
peaceful protectors were being beaten up by the police. After I came back to Hong
Kong, the tear gases fired on the first day of the Umbrella Revolution reflected how
much our government has neglected the demands of the public and suppressed
innocent students. This is the why I have decided to stay in HKU for one more year.
Due to the small number of Union Executives of the last session and the successive
democratic movements in Hong Kong, it was understandably difficult for HKUSU
to cater for all the student affairs. In the future, we would like to provide more platforms for students to get to know each other and the Executive members, so that
the Union can achieve its goal of Unity with Independence. Additionally, we would
devote more efforts to providing an English version of the information delivered by
the Union, so as to create a more harmonious campus environment.
The 14 of us dedicate ourselves to improving the university, external as well as welfare and internal affairs of the University. This is not only our promise to all, but also
an expectation we have on ourselves. I hereby call on all of you to cast your vote,
which will enable us to maximize the strength of the Union.

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Proposed Current Affairs Secretary

Proposed Administrative Secretary

(Bachelor of Science, Year II)

(Bachelor of Arts, Year II)

LEE HIN SING

Established over a century ago, HKUSU is always the pioneer among independent
student organisations in Hong Kong. Much thanks to the contribution of all predecessors, there has been continuous successes in the previous years, and the
Union took an important role among student organizations in the previous social
movements.
As an executive committee member of Science Society, HKUSU last year, I realise
that my fellow students are not as apathetic as what i used to think. They do pay
much attention to current affairs in which they are totally at stake. While there may
be times when we lose much confidence as a result of different shameful experience, we must stand firm for the political right that we are ever entitled to, and do
our best in defending our core values.
Related experience
Current Affairs Secretary, Science Society, HKUSU 201314
Councillor, Science Society Council, HKUSU 201314
Chairman, Current Affairs Sub-committee, Science Society, HKUSU 201314

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LAI YUEN CHI

Two reasons prompt me to run for the post of Administrative Secretary. First, having served as the chairperson of Society of Comparative Literature last year, I have
experience on the daily operation of sub-organisations affiliated to HKUSU. Second, I believe that HKUSU is a good platform to unite students and encourage
them to participate in current affairs. I, therefore, aspire to facilitate sub-organisations administration in order to establish a close bonding with fellow students, thus
strengthening HKUSUs role in uniting students.
Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation. Please vote
for Ascent to allow us the opportunity to serve HKUSU. The fourteen of us pledge
to brace ourselves to our obligations and make every endeavour to achieve our
common goalto serve fellow students and ultimately to contribute to the political
reform in Hong Kong.
Related experience
Chairperson, Society of Comparative Literature, A.A.H.K.U.S.U. 201314
Councillor, Arts Students Council, A.A.H.K.U.S.U. 201314
Member, Constitution Review Committee, Arts Students Council, A.A.H.K.U.S.U. 201314

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Unite for a difference

Ascent for utmost eminence
Ascent
A point of no return finally comes to our doorstep, a crossroads in the history of
our city. Rising to the occasion, at such a moment, the fourteen of us shall bring
along the faith of our members for a brighter future, an epoch of our own.
Ascent represents a climb to the summit of a mountain, an expedition to the
uncharted heights. Long suppressed and suffocated, all Hong Kong people rose
to the occasion in the past months, venting out their anger and concerns, not to
mention the thousands of students from HKU.
Such a climb to the summit is more than a mere challenge for us, it is a chance
to carry along what all students of HKU have long believed in and aspired, the
undeterred persistence, the incessant fervour, the irrefutable values, to a much
higher place where we can at last see the light out of the gloom, the hope out of
the despair.
We are dedicated to passing on the values that we have long embraced, going on
a journey in search of a place that we have long believed in. We hereby invite you
all to go on the first ascent to a new world, to create a new era that we are ever
entitled to, of justice, freedom and equality.

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Our Vision
At the very beginning, our aspirations were expressed, our dreams were pledged, but after all,
one question remains unsolved: Why are we
running for an election to become the executive
committee of the Students Union?
The dark night gives me a pair of black eyes, but I use them to seek for the light.
Such quotation from Gu Chengs A Generation inspires us to make this decision.
It is our responsibility to run for the election; it is our aspiration to serve our fellow
students, not to mention in such time of literal darkness. As everyone else does, we
look for a better Hong Kong, and we hope for a better HKU.
A better Hong Kong
Going through the immense transformation, from a colony to a special administrative region, from a fishing village to a metropolitan, the Hong Kong spirit remains
unaltered, overcoming every challenge and hardship ahead with much determination, with no thought of ever giving up. Not only are we proud of our citys uniqueness, we contribute to our beloved home as an individual. Once did we have much
hope for the future, much faith in the system, we believe that our core values shall
long last. Yet, with his dexterity, the authoritarian neglects the cultural differences,
forcing the assimilation between China and Hong Kong, abandoning the long-established law and regulations. The democracy that we have long fought for remains
shattered in pieces. The Umbrella Revolution is then an undoubted retaliation to-

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wards the suppression of the government. While all the occupied zones might
have been cleared after 79 days, the plight remains unsolved, anger uneased. True
democracy remains to be our eternal goal, a dream that is long cauterised in our
mind. Ascent remains resolute towards civil nomination, abolishment of the functional constituencies, abandonment of the 31 August frame on CE election, and the
restart of the electoral reform. We are entitled to the onus of our time, and theres
no way for us to shed the responsibility.
A better HKU
The same disorder took place within HKUSU three years ago, with the colluded
President and Council Chairman making use of the loopholes in the constitution,
attempting to achieve their secret agenda. Only did the assembly at the Sun Yatsen Place and the effort of all councillors help liberate the Union from its paralysed
state, putting it back into order. Even so, many problems remain unsolved on campus in various aspects, including campus amenities, catering, transportation and
communication with societies. As members of different executive committees last
year, we truly understand the need and problems of halls and faculties. Apart from
paying attention to current affairs, we sincerely hope to make good use of our past
experience to unite our students and consolidate our relationship with the school
board. We shall ensure the collegiality in drafting school policies, holding on to
our motto, unity with independence, in attempt to create a better campus for all
students.
In the meantime, the second phase of consultation concerning the electoral reform
in Hong Kong begins, series of political arrests and charges that go against justice
are certainly expected. While some may choose to succumb to and shun from
all predicaments and absurdities, we Ascent decided to run for the election, for
our students, our city, for our time, our justice. Hung on with values that we long
embrace, Ascent is determined to go all the way with you all, overcoming every
hardship, ascending to utmost eminence.

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University Affairs
Principles
To uphold collegiality of students and staff and increase the transparency of university
affairs
To ensure full utilisation of university resources and priority of HKU students in using them
To act as a bridge and encourage close communication between students and the university
To raise students participation in university affairs and ensure that students feedback are
considered fully before the university establishes new policies

University
Affairs

Current situation
With limited channels to express opinions, it is rare for students to discuss university affairs.
However, university affairs are closely related with students and often call for students attention. Our cabinet will be working on the following problems:
The complicated administration structure of the university is difficult for students to understand. There is also a lack of efficient channels for reflecting opinions related to university
affairs
Students often doubt whether their opinion has been recognised by the university and
therefore lack initiative to get involved in the discussion
More and more visitors have been visiting the HKU campus after the launch of the West
Island Line, but campus facilities may not be able to accommodate currently high influx of
people
Students opinion has not been fully consulted before some university policy making, like
the universitys earlier planning of the Main Building and the wardenship selection system,
etc.
Aims
To demand the university for higher transparency on university affairs and to consult students at early stage of policy making
To urge the university to review campus planning and to ensure students enjoy higher
priority in using campus facilities
To review the current usage of campus facilities and to consider the possibility of making
them free for students. We shall also seek to amend unreasonable regulations
To urge an increase in number of student representatives in university committees so that
students voices are better heard. We shall also do more promotion on the working progress of the committees to increase students involvement
To collect students opinion on university affairs starting from the election period and refer
them to different university committees
To increase the transparency of the University Affairs Committee of the Union Council and
to collect students and sub-organisations opinion over different university affairs

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Key Points in University Affairs

HKU facilities should be prioritised for students

The petition shall help increase our bargaining power and demand the university
for a formal reply.

With the launch of the West Island line, the increasing number of tourists adds
further burden to the meagre campus facilities and services. We believe that HKU
facilities should be prioritsed to our students, and we shall try our best to ensure
that the influx of visitors would not pose any impact on our students.

Online platform for students feedback

We are gratified with the new policy adopted by the university in canteens in strictly
enforcing the measure to check identity cards of visitors during peak hours. While
keeping track on its effectiveness, we shall propose further restrictions on access
to study commons on campus such as the first and second floors of the Knowles
Building. The installation of card readers in these students facilities shall ensure
that no visitors can trespass into closed facilities. Facilities shall then be prioritised for students usage.

Student Petition System

Currently, students participation in university affairs is confined to voicing opinions
through student representatives in the executive committee or in university governance committees. Yet, the authority of student representatives under different
structures may be insufficient in face of controversies or important issues. Thus,
we plan to launch the Student Petition System, which is essentially a platform to
gather signatures of students on specific issues. In doing so, students opinions
can be effectively reflected, and students participation in campus planning and
university governance can be improved. The details of the system are as follows:

The university governance structure has provided various channels for students to
voice their opinions on different aspects, ranging from catering, wireless network to
campus security. However, the insufficient promotion of these mechanisms makes
it difficult for students to express their concerns. Thus, we shall better promote
these existing mechanisms so that students can utilise them and effectively participate in university affairs.
Moreover, in order to be more user-friendly, we shall launch an online platform
for students feedback, a much simplified mechanism which channels opinions
on various aspects. As the executive committee is more familiar with the university
governance structure, we can effectively refer opinions to their corresponding departments through cooperation with students representatives in different committees. We can then ensure thorough consideration and direct responses from the
university.

Students would voice their opinions, or draft proposals, on university affairs to the
executive committee.
The executive committee would then consult the University Affairs Committee,
HKUSU Council on the proposals, and seek reply from the university.
The proposals shall be open for petition with ample background information under the concensus of the proposer and the executive committee If no reply is
effectively made.

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University Administration
Exam papers
Current situation
Most of the students cannot get back their marked exam papers
Some past exam papers are not available online
Aims
Help students get back their marked exam papers for further study
Urge all departments to release past papers for students reference
Our strategies
Discuss with professors and departments about the possibility of returning exam
papers to students, and to consult different faculty societies and academic societies on the current practice of exam papers beforehand
Urge professors to offer pre-exam tutorials for preparation and post-exam tutorials for consolidating knowledge if no past exam papers are available for the
course

Optimize the quality of teaching and learning

Current situation
The New Secondary System (NSS) has been operating for almost 4 years, and
some compulsory courses like Common Core courses, CAES and CSCI (Practical Chinese course) cannot cater for the needs of students
Feedback on the ineffectiveness of SETL in improving the teaching quality is
heard
Aims
Achieve betterment of the curriculum
Raise the transparency and effectiveness of SETL and motivate students to participate in the questionnaire
Our strategies
To collect students opinion on Common Core courses, CAES and CSCI and to
urge the university to review the current setting of the cirriculum
To seek for officical enrollment statistics of CAES for reviewing the possibility of
CAES reform

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Review the SETL system with different departments and urge the university to
release the result and announce the corresponding improvement could adopt
To collect students feedback to the current setting of SETL, and based on the
survey result to give amendment suggestion to the university

Raise the transparency of the wardenship system

Current situation
The controversial behaviour of Lee Shau Kee Halls warden reflects that wardens
are not liable to hallmates
An advisory board was established to study the issue in question, but it has no
actual authority
Starr Halls warden sought for re-appointment as warden but was declined without a proper explanation from the university
The wardenship of Lee Hysan Hall and Simon K.Y. Lee Hall will terminate soon,
and selection is already in progress
Aims
Urge the university and wardens to value the opinions of hallmates
Raise the transparency of the wardenship selection system
Increase hallmates participation in the selection of wardens
Our strategies
Establish a committee with student representatives for monitoring wardens performance
Urge the university to disclose the details and the weighing of the six selection
criteria in the selection of wardens
Establish a communication platform to ensure the feedback from hallmates are
valued
Update hall students associations with the progress of the selection of warden
and collect hallmates opinion on the issue

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Campus Facilities
Catering service
Current situation
Feedback from students shows that the food quality is unsatisfactory
The waiting time during peak hours is too long
A new notice is released which states that only students and staff are served
during peak hours (10:30 am2:30 pm)
Aims
Urge the caterer to improve food quality and ensure the price is at a reasonable
range
Reduce the waiting time for a meal
Ensure students and staff can have the priority to enjoy catering services
Our strategies
Monitor the food quality of the caterers
Recommend the Union Restaurant and the restaurant in the Fong Shu Chuen
Amenities Centre to provide electronic food ordering machines and ensure that
these machines are in service during rush hours
Review the effectiveness of the new policy and its execution

Shuttle bus service

Current situation
The shuttle bus service mainly serves students from Jockey Club Student Village
III, Medic Campus, Sassoon Road Halls and University Hall who want to travel to
the main campus
The schedule of the shuttle bus and the setting of bus stops cannot fulfill the
need of students
The schedule of the shuttle bus is not reader-friendly

Our strategies
Collect students feedback on the frequency, route, and schedule of the service
and reflect them to the Estates Office
Request a business report and put forward a proposal to the university to regulate the shuttle bus frequency, fare, and route
Urge the university to provide a more user-friendly schedule of the service

Water fountains and vending machines

Current situation
The Centennial Campus lacks vending machines of drinks and snacks
The Sassoon Road Campus lacks water fountains
Aging of some water fountains can be observed
Aims
Install vending machines on the Centennial Campus to fulfill students needs
Install water fountains on the Sassoon Road Campus
To review the amount, location, and quality of working water fountains on the main
campus
Our strategies
Collect students opinions and estimate students need for water fountains and
vending machines
Study the feasibility of installing these facilities with the university

Aims
To improve the shuttle bus service to fit the needs of students

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Campus Planning
Wireless Network

Monitor the operation of the Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre

Current situation
The stability of the wireless network is unsatisfactory
There are blind spots in the wi-fi network on campus

Current situation
The construction work of the Chong Yuet Ming (CYM) Amenities Centre is almost finished, and there will be new facilities available for students use
A new theatre will be launched in the amenities centre
The university currently plans to renovate other parts of the amenities centre

Aims
Improve the quality of the wireless network
Our strategies
Collect students feedback on the wireless network service and reflect them to
the University
Identify the wi-fi blind spots on campus and report them to the university in order
to improve the network

Free the right of using classrooms

Current situation
Students have a high demand for rooms on campus for project discussion
Classrooms on the Centennial Campus are seldom in use
The rooms in amenities centres can be booked by students in groups
Aims
To fight for more rooms for students for students use
To ensure full utilisation of the universitys resources

Aims
Ensure the facilities in the Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre will be in service
as soon as possible
Ensure sub-organisations enjoy higher priority than external parties in using the
facilities
Minimise the adverse effects of future renovation projects to sub-organisations
with society rooms in the Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Ensure the planning of the amenities centre caters for students need
Our strategies
Follow up on the situation of the usage of the new facilities and collect students
feedback on the new facilities
Set up terms and conditions for the use of the new facilities with the university
and review them continuously
Urge the university to recognise students opinions, release details the renovation
plans as soon as possible, and minimise the adverse effects to sub-organisations

Our strategies
To review the usage of rooms on the Centennial Campus
To study the universitys usage data of rooms in amenities centres for investigation of students demand for them
To urge the Accommodation Committee to provide more rooms for students

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Union
Affairs

Current situation
Loose bonding is observed between the Union and its members mainly due to
the lack of communication channels and access of information of the Union
Sub-organisations may not fully recognise the ways the Union is providing assistance to them
The main platform for promotion provided by the Union to sub-organisations, the
mass email system, has very low effectiveness
Non-local students hesitate to get engaged in the activities organised by the
Union and its sub-organisations due to language barriers
Principles
Serve our members and advocate two-way communication in order to raise their
sense of belonging towards the Union
Provide assistance to sub-organisations to strengthen the bonding between the
Union and sub-organisations
Facilitate the integration of non-local students into our campus life
Aims
To offer more activities and welfare that directly benefit all members
To provide more frequent and regular means to receive members opinion on
Union Executives
To organise briefing sessions for sub-organisations on different issues in order to
ensure better utilisation of resources from the Union
To utilise the promotional platform of the Union to assist sub-organisations on
promoting their functions
To strive for more resources for sub-organisations
To provide a series of functions to non-local students

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Organise more consultation forums
Current situation
The current effectiveness of consultation forums is low due to inappropriate venue selection
No consultation forum was held on the Medical Campus and the Dental Campus
Members lack of understanding on the Union, the Union Council, and the Union
Executives
Members lack interest in participating in the consultation forums
Aims
To enhance members understanding on union affairs and university affairs
To raise the transparency of union affairs and university affairs
To deepen members understanding on the Union, the Union Council, and the
Union Executives, and to encourage them to give opinions on related issues
Our strategies
Organise consultation forums at different locations in each semester on the Medical Campus, the Dental Campus as well as on the Main Campus
Encourage the Union Council continue holding council meetings to adopt the
Half-yearly Reports and the Annual Reports of Union Executives at the Union
Foyer to facilitate involvement of members

Improve communication and sub-organisations

Current situation
There is a lack of proactive platforms of communication with sub-organisations
Sub-organisations may not fully understand the administration of the Union
Aims
To improve communication with sub-organisations
To lower the administration cost of sub-organisations

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Our strategies
To visit sub-organisations more frequently to know more about their needs, and
hence provide better assistance
Take shifts to stay at the Union Office to answer members questions directly
Assist sub-organisations to organise large-scale and inter-society events
To hold briefing sessions on various issues to familiarise sub-organisations with
various regulations of the Unions
Encourage and assist sub-organisations to post up information of the Union in
their common areas

Manage the Union Building

Current situation
The temporarily stored materials of the Umbrella Revolution have long occupied
the public area outside the Union Office, contributing to security issues and a
reduction of space available to students
The stability of wireless network inside the building is unsatisfactory
Aims
Encourage members to stay at the Union Building during their leisure time
Make it easier for members to receive information about social issues and news
from the Union and its sub-organisations through publicity channels in the Union
Building
Our strategies
To look for an appropriate place to store the materials of the Umbrella Revolution
to free the public space for members
To improve the stability of wireless network in the Union Building

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Reduce the number of computer shops

Diverse academic events

Current situation
The function of the two computer shops in the Union Building are overlapping
The leases of the two computer shops will soon expire
The catering services provided on campus are insufficient to meet students demand

Current situation
Past Union academic activities mainly focussed on social affairs and political
issues
The General Education Unit and different faculties are the main organisers of
academic events, while academic societies are also responsible for initiating academic activities on their own
These activities cannot cater for the needs of medical students and dental students because they are almost always held on the Main Campus

Aims
Improve the planning of shops and facilities in the Union Building to cater for
members needs
Increase the supply of catering services on campus
Our strategies
Consider the possibility of converting some of the shops into restaurants

Monthly Event Calendar

Current situation
Sub-organisations often use the mass email system as a means of promotion
However, students seldom read these emails in detail
Aims
Help sub-organisations with their promotion work in order to attract more members to join their functions

Aims
Ensure that students can enjoy diverse activities
Cultivate an atmosphere of interaction and discussion among students, scholars
and university staff
To cater for the needs of medical students and dental students
Our strategies
Organise forums and discussion platforms with different guests
Help sub-organisations promote their events
To organise events on the Medical Campus and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital
as well as on the Main Campus; events on the Main Campus should preferably
be held on Wednesdays

Our strategies
To collect information of functions held by sub-organisations on a monthly basis
To upload a centralised event calendar to the Facebook page of the Union
To include the centralised event calendar in monthly newsletters and distribute
them to members in person

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Student welfare pack

Union Co-op Store

Current situation
This year, Union Dairies and Superpass Welfare Packs are distributed as welfare
for students
The distribution of Union Diaries is later than usual compared to previous years
Promotion on welfare is insuffient, making it difficult for members to know when
welfare products are being distributed
Members can enjoy special offers in by some shops as a member of the Union

Current situation
Goods currently sold at the Co-op Store include stationery, commodities, HKU
souvenirs, and products designed by the Union
Prices are slightly lower than the market price but promotion is insufficient
Members expect the store to provide products of higher quality and more diversity
Restocking is too slow, especially for stationery during the beginning of the semester and hoodies in winter

Aims
Improve the relationship between members and the Union through welfare
To seek for diversified sponsorships
Our strategies
Expand the content of the welfare pack
Distribute Union Diaries earlier at the begining of the semester
Distribute welfare products at the Union Office regularly and do more promotion
work on student welfare

Mega Sale
Current situation
Retailers in Mega Sale consist of various kinds of shops
The goods sold lack diversity according to some students
The prices are slightly lower than the market price

Aims
Do more promotion on the Co-op Stores goods
Introduce new products and brands
Improve the speed of restocking
Our strategies
Design more HKU- and HKUSU-related products
Use more online means to promote the stores goods and publish a comprehensive product list
Communicate with union staff more frequently and negotiate with suppliers to
improve the speed of restocking
Keep selling hoodies throughout the year
Collect opinions and suggestions from members on the Co-op Store

Aims
To introduce more kinds of products to cater for the students needs
To support the development of social enterprises and local start-up businesses
Our strategies
Consult members opinion on which types of products they want and consider
introducing products of greater variety
Bring in products from social enterprises and local start-up businesses, and invite different shops to set up booths at the Mega Sale

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Social Functions

Notebook Ownership Programme

Social Functions

Current situation
Notebooks of different brands are included in the Notebook Ownership Programme, and the prices are also cheaper than usual
Students have increasing demand of different brands of personal computers, but
may find it difficult to express their opinions on the programme

Current situation
Students in general lack a strong sense of belonging towards the Students Union
Due to language barriers, non-local students often encounter more difficulties in
getting fully involved in university life

Aims
Assist the Notebook Ownership Programme Tendering Committee in choosing
brands of notebook after listening to members opinions
Our strategies
Collect members opinion on which brands of notebooks they prefer
Invite other notebook brands to join the ownership program
To seek more sponsorships and discounts

Online second-hand textbook trading platform

Current situation
Currently, there are only two stores selling textbooks on campus, and there are
no second-hand textbook stores
A second-hand textbook trading platform can alleviate the finanical burden of
members by reducing the cost of buying textbooks
The current trading platform takes the form of an online forum which has minimal
traffic
The platform is only used for trading second-hand textbooks
Aims
To diversify the services provided by the trading platform and increase the number of users

Aims
To hold a variety of social functions which are socially integrative and entertaining
To organise a series of activites specially designed for non-local students so that
they can get more involved in university life
To pass on the universitys culture and traditions and enhance students understanding on the university and the Union
Proposed activities
High Table Dinner
(Date: April and October 2015)
Superpass Function
(Date: Late April and Late November 2015)
Orientation Camp
(Date: Mid-August 2015)
Non-local Freshmen Orientation Series
(Date: Late August 2015)
Buddy Programme
(Date: September to November 2015)
Night Concert
(Date: Mid-November 2015)

Our strategies
Maintain the forum and categorise the posts to ensure user-friendliness
Consider running the platform on social networking sites
Consider diversifying the services provided by the platform by also allowing trading of books of other genres, and even commodities and clothing

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High Table Dinner

Orientation Camp

Date: April and October 2015

Date: Mid-August 2015

Venue: Loke Yew Hall

Introduction
Newly admitted students may be unfamiliar with the campus and culture of HKU.
With regard to this, we would like to organise an orientation camp for freshmen,
introducing them to the history and culture of HKU and HKUSU and helping them
construct their own identity as an HKU student. Additionally, we hope to enhance
their sense of belonging towards the Union and help maintain the relationship between these participants.

Introduction
Many HKU students have been longing for a chance to wear the green gown at the
High Table Dinner in Loke Yew Hall. We hope to provide students with the opportunity to get to know each other. We plan to invite representatives from the university
and alumni to come and open a dialogue with the students.
Details
We would like to hold two High Table Dinners within our term of office. We will
invite students and guests to join the Dinner and arrange a decent meal for them.

Superpass Function
Date: Late April and Late November 2015
Introduction
Superpass is one of the unique tradtions of HKU. We would like to organise activities such as the writing of Chinese couplets and the delivery of welfare packs so as
to help alleviate students stress and wish that all students will obtain a satisfactory
result.
Details
Preparation work will commence in the last two teaching months. The work includes formulating the contents of the welfare pack and preparing materials for
writing the Chinese couplets.

Details
An organising committee will be set up and helpers will be recruited in June. Preparation work including materials and the formulation of the content of the camp will
commence shortly afterwards. We will organise a variety of interactive games and
activities for freshmen to get to know each other.

Non-local Freshmen Orientation Series

Date: Late August 2015
Introduction
The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) organises an
orientation day for non-local students annually. We would like to co-organise an
orientation series with CEDARS to provide opportunities for non-local students to
join the sub-organisations of the Union and help them integrate with the campus
life. Besides, we would like to hold a series of activities for non-local students to
experience Hong Kong culture.
Details
We will contact CEDARS to co-organise the orientation day, hold talks to introduce
HKUSU to the non-local freshmen, and invite sub-organisations to set up booths to
recruit them as members.

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Publications

Buddy Programme

Republish the Union Magazine

Date: September to November 2015

Current situation
The Union Magazine hasnt been regularly published for around 30 years, and
hasnt been published at all for around a decade; the last time it was published
was in the 1990s
The history of the Union isnt properly recorded
Students do not have enough to read to know more about what has happened
and what is happening in the Union. Some of them may feel that the Union is
somewhat distant from them

Introduction
Having always been an international university, HKU comprises both local and
non-local students, and the Union should cater for the needs of both of these
groups of students and foster communication between them. At present, it is observed that they have limited communication with each other and usually stick to
the social circles of their own. With regard to this, we plan to introduce the Buddy
Programme to assist the matching of local and non-local students and organise
social activities for them.
Details
We will first open application for students interested in joining the programme and
pair them up. The program will begin with activities such as city tours and campus
tours. Gatherings related to Hong Kong culture will be held to enhance non-local
students understanding on the city. We hope that buddies will maintain a long-lasting friendship even after the program.

Night Concert
Date: Mid-November 2015
Introduction
Entertainment programmes for members of the Union have long been insufficient.
In this regard, we would like to invite interested students, local artists, and bands
to provide music performance on campus, so that HKU students can enjoy themselves while getting to know more about local music culture.

Aims
Republish the Union Magazine so that the history of the Union may be well preserved for the many generations to come
Our strategies
Establish an editorial board which comprises students and alumni from different
backgrounds
Put forward a motion to the Union Council to establish a committee responsible
for publishing a special edition of the Union Magazine recording the history of the
Union for the past 10 years
Help sub-organisations trace back their history
Collect submissions of articles from students and conduct interviews with students, executive committee members of different sub-organisations, and even
university staff to collect first-hand information for the publication

Details
We will arrange for the venue and invite performers for the concert. Union newsletters and other publications will also be distributed on site.

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Administration

Publish Union newsletters

Society rooms

Current situation
It is hard for students to get themselves updated with news from the Union and
the Union Council
This year, only two newsletters were published. Due to the lack of promotion, it
didnt reach many members

Current situation
Some sub-organisations dont have a society room or have to share society
rooms with other sub-organisations
The society rooms of some academic societies are far away from where their
faculty is located
The society rooms of some academic societies of the same faculty are scattered
around the campus

Aims
Deliver news from the Union, the Union Council, and the Union Executives to
students directly
Help sub-organisations promote their functions
Our strategies
Publish monthly newsletters which include news from the Union, the Union Council, and the Union Executives and deliver them to students directly on campus
Collect details of upcoming functions of sub-organisations and publish a centralised list of functions in the newsletter
Update the Facebook page and website of the Union regularly with important
news

Aims
Allow sub-organisations to have rooms for storage of materials
Our strategies
Discuss the arrangement of society rooms or storage space with the university
Assist academic societies in urging faculties to open rooms in faculty building for
use of societies

Union Handbook
Current situation
There are many organisations managing the resources of the university, making it
confusing for sub-organisations to book venues and materials for their activities
The union currently doesnt provide list of resources available to sub-organisations
Aims
To promote sub-organisations understanding on available resources
To smoothen the administrative process for sub-organisations
Our strategies
To conduct research and clarify the duty of organisations that manage resources
To compile information for a list of resources
To publish a Union Handbook for distribution to sub-organisations

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Society card
Current situation
Sub-orgnisations executives need to leave their student card when borrowing
resources, creating inconvenience when they need to use campus facilities, e.g.
when they need to enter the Main Library or Chi Wah Learning Commons)
Aims
To reduce inconvenience in students access to campus facilities
Our strategies
To make cards for sub-organisations for use of booking resources
Negotiate with other parties administering the resources in the university to make
it possible for sub-organisations to use the card when booking resources that are
not administered by the Union

Briefing sessions on the Internal Regulation

Current situation
Sub-organisations generally lack understanding on the Internal Regulation
Confusions sometimes arise concerning poster sites used by sub-organisations
Aims
Improve sub-organisations understanding on the Internal Regulation
Our strategies
Organise two briefing sessions on the Internal Regulation to brief sub-organisations on regulations that have been amended
Collect opinions online and introduce more kinds of resources that can be booked

Online resource booking system

Current situation
Executive committee members of sub-organisations have to come to the Union
Office in person in order to book resources
It is common to see long queues outside the Union Building waiting to book
resources
An online booking system is about to be launched

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Aims
Perfect the online booking system
Our strategies
Closely monitor the operation of the new online booking system
Introduce the online booking system to sub-organisations during briefing session

Registration Day
Current situation
The Registry has plans of using online registration for the universitys registration
process
The newly open HKU Station may increase the chance of freshmen leaving HKU
before completing the entire route
This year, the area covered by the fixed route is large and it takes time for freshmen to complete the entire registration process
Freshmen are unclear about the registration process
Aims
To secure sub-organisations opportunity to meet freshmen and freshmens opportunity to get to know about sub-organisations
To shorten the time needed for registration
Our strategies
Establish the Orientation Affairs Committee in March to start preparing earlier
Release details of the route and orientation functions online prior to the Registration Day to facilitate the registration process
Rearrange the route and the human resources to reduce the chance of freshmen
leaving HKU before completing the entire route
Appeal to the university for a registration process that is not completely done
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Finance policies
Current situation
Union sub-organisations are unable to apply for funds in time as they are not
familiar with the Unions Financial Regulation
Several resources like simultaneous interpretation systems are not in stock
Much budget is used to cover the Union Buildings power bill
Aims
Promote the funds available for application by sub-organisations
Provide resources to serve the different needs of sub-organisations
Lower operating expenses so that more resources could be directly spent on
members welfare
Our strategies
Hold briefing sessions on the Financial Regulation once per semester
Include an explanation of the application procedures of funds that can be applied
by sub-organisations in the Union Handbook
Purchase equipments so that more comprehensive assistance can be provided
to sub-organisations
Review the Union Buildings power usage and apply measures to reduce the
power cost

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Rationale
The Hong Kong University Students Union (HKUSU) has long been playing an important role in various reformations of the Hong Kong society. As the future pillars
of our society and under the much expectation of the general public, it is the duty of
university students to take up the role of a leader in social progression with our capability and intelligence. We shall pass on the gist of our motto, Sapientia et Virtus,
and safeguard universal values of human rights, freedom, democracy, and justice.

External
Affairs

Thus, HKUSU shall bring different social issues onto the campus, fostering discussion and becoming a platform for students to understand current affairs. The
Union shall always be a students organisation, standing into students shoes and
understanding their opinions.
Current situation
Last year was a year of total chaos and tumult, yet much student participation
could be witnessed. The first phase of the North East New Territories Development
Programme revealed procedural injustice in the Legislative Council, which was followed by the Copyright (Amendment) Bill that resulted in heated discussion and
debate. The white paper issued by the State Council of the PRC and the subsequent 31 August frame on selection of the Chief Executive further sparked off the
Umbrella Revolution, which took form of an occupation lasting for 79 days.
Even so, no external positions of the Union was taken last year. While the external work was sustained under generous assistance from the executive committee
members and union councillors, as a result of the insufficient manpower and the
Umbrella Revolution, the Union not only failed to promote discussion on current
affairs on campus, it also find it difficult to voice opinions on different social issues.

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Uphold One Country, Two Systems
Different and against assimilation
The principles of one country, two systems and high degree of autonomy has long
been established in Hong Kong ever since the change of sovereignty in 1997. We
have our own rights in both judicial and legislative branches. Freedom of speech, of
press, of demonstration, and of assembly are surely of much importance.
Yet, the Chinese government has never respected the disparity between Mainland China and Hong Kong, forcing the assimilation of the two through various
means, namely the one-way permit, the North East New Territories Development
Programme, national education, and the implementation of Mandarin as the teaching language for the subject of Chinese in Hong Kong. On the other hand, the
frequent meetings between the Liaison Office of the Central Peoples Government
in HKSAR and politicians, and its multiple comments on local political circumstances, hint the communist intention to rule the city through the Liaison Office. While
requirement of to love the country was further imposed on judges as according to
the recent white paper issued, there were also speeches made by Mainland officials concerning having the Secretary of Education supervised by the Central Peoples Government. All the aforementioned show the intention to violate the notion
of One Country, Two Systems, which is undoubtedly one of the major reasons for
the worsening relation between Hong Kong and Mainland China. To facilitate the
relation and gain support from Hong Kong people, China must respect the principle of Two Systems while reducing interruptions to Hong Kongs own business.

namely the assault on Kevin Lau, the previous chief editor of Ming Pao, and the use
of incendiary bombs towards headquarter of Apple Daily. The Copyright (Amendment) Bill further curbs secondary creations. In face of all sorts of suppressions, we
shall hold on to our faith and values, safeguarding our freedom and voicing amid
injustice and inequity.
All men are born free and equal, and shall enjoy various rights and freedom. Such
notion shall also rest with freedom of assembly and demonstration. According to
the Public Order Ordinance, a public procession consisting of more than 30 persons can only take place if the Police Commissioner has been notified a week in
advance and the Commissioner has notified the organiser that he has no objection.
Though such requirement had been once abandoned before the change of sovereignty due to its violation of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance, it was revived
in the temporary Legislative Council, severely intruding the freedom of assembly in
Hong Kong. It was even worse when such ordinance was constantly abused in the
course of the Umbrella Revolution. Thus, the government should strongly uphold
the principle of freedom in assembly and demonstration, amending or even cancelling such article.

Priority to Hong Kong people

Safeguard freedom and values

Controversies over resources allocation prevail in society nowadays, especially

concerning primary schools vacancy, medical services, and daily necessities. Afterall, the government has never prioritised Hong Kong people in policy making. As the
government for Hong Kong people, the HKSAR government shall always consider
our interests as a top priority.

Hong Kong people has always been proud of our freedom of speech and of the
press. Yet, the various assaults on the press last year surely added much concern,

1. Education.
The Education Bureau has been actively implementing Mandarin as the teaching

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language of the subject of Chinese in Hong Kong, with more than 70% of primary
schools and around 30% of secondary schools under such scheme. While much
concern is raised towards its impact on students language learning ability, the government should stop the implementation and evaluate its effectiveness.

re-examine the quota on one-way permits and its criteria, ensuring that the new
immigrants would clearly understand and respect the local culture and history so
as to prevent the relationship between immigrants and local residents from worsening.

2. Economy.
A huge amount of of mainlanders have been making use of the loopholes of the
Individual Visit Scheme and engaging in parallel trading in Hong Kong, which even
exacerbated in recent times. Such trading leads to a severe shortage of milk powdered formula and other goods in the Northern district. Worse still, these traders
occupy and block public areas, staging much nuisance to the local community. We
believe that it is a must for the Hong Kong government to be quick to act, re-evaluating the whole scheme and its impact to the Hong Kong economy so as to make
suitable amendments. It is also important for the police force to strictly enforce so
as to combat such trading activities.

Reflection, aspiration and execution on democratic movement

While our major source of drinking water comes from Dongjiang, China, the government suggests purchasing electricity under the energy combination scheme.
We believe that the government should actively explore different proposals, namely
developing desalination technology and the use of natural gas, so as to make Hong
Kong a self-sustained city in terms of water and energy sources, reducing our
reliance on Mainland China.
3. Immigration.
According to the current laws, the Chinese government can approve at most 150
one-way permits to Hong Kong on a daily basis. Yet with the authority of approval
resting with the Guangdong province, such policy is actually against the notion of
two systems. Immigration policy should consider needs of different social classes,
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The three further restrictions imposed on the method of selection of the Chief Executive by the National Peoples Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) leads to
much fierce discussion, resulting in the Umbrella Revolution. Such large-scale occupation clearly demonstrates Hong Kong peoples determination and persistence
for true democracy. Apart from strongly opposing the 31 August frame on CE selection, we remain unmoved towards the results of former general pollings conducted: from 2017 onwards, civil nomination shall be adopted to nominate candidates for the HKSAR Chief Executive Election, and from 2017 onwards, members
of the nomination committee responsible for the HKSAR Chief Executive Election
shall be elected according to the principle of one person, one vote with equal
weighting votes. Moreover, the unjust system of functional constituencies in the
Legislative Council shall also be abolished.
According to the unfavourable Hong Kong electoral reform, its plan shall be put forward to the Legislative Council for voting this year, and a new series of democratic
movements are much expected then to oppose the unacceptable electoral system. Civil disobedience is expected to replace the traditional protesting methods
of demonstration to be the pivot in expressing citizens opinions. More aggressive
means are also suggested in forcing the government to listen to citizens concerns.
It has been disappointing to see how the government neglects the opinions of the
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councilors. We believe in diverse protesting means in increasing the government
administrative costs, putting pressure on the administration and forcing the government to respond to citizens concerns. It is an obligation of all students to care
about the society and lead political development, not to mention amid such time
of chaos and injustice. We shall firmly hold on to students opinions, voicing them
out for the betterment of democracy in Hong Kong.

No matter HKUSU withdraws from HKFS or not, HKUSU shall always rest with
the stance and opinions of all HKU students. We respect students right to voice
their opinions through the constitutional method of a general polling. In the meantime, we shall continue establishing normal relations with other organisations of
different stances and directions so as to raise our bargaining power in the course
of democratic movement.

Autonomy amid close connection

In memory of the June 4th Massacre

Remain resolute in basic human rights

As a member of the Hong Kong Federation of Students (HKFS), HKUSU shall definitely channel students views into such platform and discuss with representatives
from other fellow institutions on different social issues. While it is unknown whether
these functions are in place, heated debate prevails in recent times concerning the
relationship and cooperation between the HKFS and HKUSU.
HKFS surely serves its purpose as a platform among the eight tertiary institutions.
Institutions effectively made use of such platform for discussion on various issues
concerning tertiary education, namely the student subsidy scheme and cutting of
resources to universities. We thus recognise HKFSs significance, and it is our
hope to make good use of such platform in cooperating with other institutions.
But generally speaking, students have limited understanding the structure and operation of HKFS. The lack of communication further widens the gap between HKFS
and students. Thus, we deem it necessary to foster communication between
HKFS and our students. We suggest inviting the proposed secretary-general and
deputy secretary-general to hold consultation forums on campus and discuss issues with our students. We shall also ensure that the Delegation to HKFS would
report to members and listen to students opinions so as to effectively voice their
views in HKFS meetings.

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The June Fourth Massacre refers to the bloody military suppression of the PRC
government on the student movement protesting against collusion and corruption,
and in memory of Hu Yao Bang, the former General Secretary of the PRC on 4th
June 1989. As a result, various civil rights activists and organisations, including the
Tiananmen Mothers, have been persecuted. Human rights in China has been much
violated.
Even till now, many civil rights activists are in custody in form of house arrest, to
be made lost, and suffers from inhumane treatments. Information exchange and
the internet are also under close supervision, severely exploiting freedom in various
aspects. And whenever the atrocities of the PRC government is revealed, it would
only blame foreign intervention on China affairs, putting China government at an
irrefutable ground.
Thus, we reiterate the permanent stance of the HKUSU, that the Central Government of the Peoples Republic of China must do justice to the 1989 democratic
movement, and shoulder up the responsibility for the June 4th Massacre

,demanding the immediate release of civic rights activists and respect to human rights.

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For an equal and accepting society
According to the United Nations Human Rights Committees Free and Equal, under international human rights law, states are not required to allow same-sex couples to marry. Even so, the obligation to protect individuals from discrimination
on the basis of sexual orientation extends to ensuring that unmarried same-sex
couples are treated in the same way and entitled to the same benefits as unmarried
opposite-sex couples. We strongly believe that all men are born free and equal,
and shall never be subjected to discrimination, regardless of transgenders, heterosexuals and homosexuals.
Homosexual marriage is still not yet approved in Hong Kong from a legal perspective, with controversies derived over right of inheritance and application for public
housing. Even so, these sexual minority should be treated fairly for the creation of
an open and accepting society.

HKU in a glocalised context

As a local institution, HKUSU should always put local Hong Kong issues at a high
priority. Yet, with more than 20% of non-local students on campus, it is difficult for
them to get to know the local issues due to the cultural differences and short term
of residence. Therefore, HKUSU, as the student body in an international university,
shall promote discussion and raise awareness on both local and foreign issues
through speeches and forums.

Lastly, HKUSU shall respond to internal issues that infringe on universal values,
showing the stances and opinions of students.

Student loan:
The government as the culprit behind
Loans offered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency has been an indispensable subsidy to some students on both tuition fee and daily expenses, ensuring that
all students can finish their first degree regardless of their financial backgrounds.
While such aim may be achieved by nature,its various details are doubted.
Though risked rate of interest was cancelled, interest in the non-means-tested loan
scheme remains to be counted ever since students first year of study, which becomes the major reason for the huge debt on students upon graduation. The urge
to repay loans forces students to give up opportunities in pursuing further studies
for the limited income as a fresher to the society. Such an interest system should
be abolished immediately in order to ease the current situation.
More flexibility should also be found in the current monthly repayment system so
that students can balance between repayment and daily expenses. One way to do
so is to set the amount of repayment based on each and every single graduates
ability.

At the same time, in order to cater for all students and allow them to have a deeper
understanding in disparate issues, it shall be a must to hold all activities in both
Cantonese and English.

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Actively respond to various social issues
Remain resolute towards our core values
The coming year is expected to be another year of chaos and tumult. A new wave
of political persecutions is prevailed after the Umbrella Revolution, and it shall only
be worse in the near future. Thus, it is even more important for us to hold on to our
core values of freedom, democracy, rule of law and basic human rights. It is our duty
to voice students opinions under such conundrum.
Apart from the electoral reform, we shall also stress on other social issues, namely the use of Mandarin in the subject of Chinese, and loopholes in the Individual
Visit Scheme. We hope to bring more information onto the campus, raising the
awareness of students.

Promoting discussion on current affairs

Controversies are aroused concerning the directions of development of Hong
Kong both in society and on campus, giving rise to different ideologies. While our
university has long lacked forums on politics, not only shall we organise forums
and conferences, we shall also organise discussion circles and salons so as to
promote discussion on the current political circumstances and ideologies, making
HKU the base for safeguarding the freedom of speech and promoting new ideas.

members of current affairs committees and external secretaries of societies.

Though CAC has long been involved in different student activities to promote its
work and invite students to join the current affairs interest group, students only pay
mere attention to the affairs, while there is no groups for students who wish to take
one step forward. As a result, we shall set up various working groups that directly
participate in publications and organising events, providing opportunities for students to contribute to our institution externally.

Promoting international issues

As a world citizen, it shall be our duty to promote international issues in the university apart from local ones. We shall hold diverse activities ranging from local
to world issues, broadening students horizons to an international scope. While
providing instant translation for activities held in Cantonese, more forums shall be
conducted in English to improve all students understanding on international affairs,
fostering intellectual exchange between local and non-local students.

Evaluating the structure of HKFS

Fostering communication among institutions

Expand current internal structures

Organise students direct participation

Many HKU students have limited understanding on the structure of the Hong Kong
Federation of Students (HKFS) and are much discontented about its performance
during the Umbrella Revolution. Some even called on a general polling to have HKU
withdrawn from HKFS.

While joint-faculty and joint-hall current affairs committees have been well established, current affairs activities are intended to be held by different societies. To
ensure the smooth running of their activities, we shall keep close connection with

Ascent disagrees with withdrawing from HKFS, with two major reasons, namely
its ability to gather all 8 members as a platform for discussion, and its room for
improvement regarding its various problems.

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Of course we wont accept the current condition of HKFS, and we certainly admit
the various loopholes and problems within its structure. Thus, we shall put forth reforms within the federation so as to continue our cooperation with other institutions.
Our suggested reform measures are as follows:

condition, we shall demand HKFS to make public its financial report and audit
report so that we can keep track on its finance and ensure that all resources are
used appropriately. We shall also inform students of the agenda and minutes of
meetings of HKFS to further raise the transparency.

1. Reform the Delegation to HKFS (DHKFS), HKUSU Council.

As a bridge between students and HKFS, DHKFS, HKUSU Council is responsible
for collecting and voicing students opinions for assisting other institutions in decision making. Yet, HKFS was much criticised during the Umbrella Revolution for
going against students will. Believing that the current DHKFS, HKUSU Council
fails to reflect students opinions, we suggest having a full member from the Current Affairs Committee (CAC), HKUSU Council take up a full member position in
DHKFS, HKUSU Council. We shall also raise the accountability of the Delegation,
demanding all delegates to be present when the Union Council is approving the
Delegations working report. They shall be enquired by councillors so as to fulfil
their constitutional responsibility.

4. Increasing students participation, fostering bilateral communication.

While HKFS serves as a platform for various institutions, students are the basic
building blocks of all students unions. The lack of communication fully explains
the distance between students and HKFS. We shall strengthen the direct contact between students and HKFS through inviting the proposed secretary-general
and deputy secretary-general to hold consultation forums on campus and discuss
issues with our students. Not only shall we upload the agenda of its meetings to
the internet, we shall also invite students to sit in meetings, allowing their direct
participation in HKFS affairs.

2. Evaluate the voting system of its annual general meeting.

The Secretariat is elected during the Annual General Meeting every year, in which
the Delegation of both the previous and the current session possesses the voting
right. As the Delegation only have authorisation for one session, the Secretariat of
the new session should have no direct relation with the Delegation from the past
session. We thus propose cancelling the voting rights of the Delegation from the
past session, reducing the interruption from past delegates.
3. Raising its transparency.
While students have limited understanding on the operation and financial condition of HKFS, each of us have to pay $6 as membership fee to the Federation.
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