Lawmaker Michael Tien withdraws from pro-Beijing New People’s Party, six other district councillors follow

Lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun has left the pro-Beijing New People’s Party (NPP) owing to differences in political ideals. He formed the party in 2011 with veteran lawmaker Regina Ip. He served as vice-chairman and maintains that he still has good relationship with Ip. “Unfortunately, friends may not be good partners in politics,” said Tien, whose withdrawal has been … Continue reading Lawmaker Michael Tien withdraws from pro-Beijing New People’s Party, six other district councillors follow