Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 400 The General Election is Underway
On the third day after the subsequent persons involved in the case were handed over to Liu Jiehui, the registration meeting for the Chief Executive election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government officially kicked off.

Zhou Quan and his brothers began to prepare for the security work of the conference and exhibition center again.

As of the end of October 1996, a total of 31 celebrities from all walks of life in Hong Kong Island had registered to run for the election.

In early November, the Hong Kong Return Preparatory Committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Wang of Daxinhua, began to review these candidates.

The first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government after the return of Hong Kong can almost be said to have the ability to decide the future fate of Hong Kong.

Therefore, the review of candidates must be carried out with extreme caution and detail.

Otherwise, if someone's stance leans towards the white people, a well-hidden secret agent will become the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

That would be an extremely heavy blow to the entire Hong Kong Island and even to the motherland.

During this review process, it was not only the special agents from Daxinhua who were acting in secret.

Mr. Wang also communicated specifically with the police force and the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Even Mr. Zhou, who was returning to Beijing from the north, called Zhou Quan personally and specifically instructed him to cooperate with the work.

The Security Department is the core department of the police force, especially Zhou Quan, who also controls a secret intelligence system such as TUI.

Even though TUI specializes in triad organizations, sometimes you can learn from others' experience.

Who knows, Zhou Quan's presence here might be able to produce some miraculous results.

After all, this time, TUI Crouching Tiger member Luo Zhiming played a very important role in the dismantling of the illegal foreign interest group.

Since this matter concerns the overall situation of the motherland, and the call came from his own grandfather himself, Zhou Quan naturally would not have any hesitation or neglect.

It has undergone detailed review by various institutions including Daxinhua, Hong Kong Police Force, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

The Hong Kong Return Preparatory Committee has finally determined and announced the list of eight candidates for the Chief Executive.

Among them, there are three most popular candidates, Mr. Dong, Mr. Yang, and Mr. Wu.

There is no need to say much about Mr. Tung. He is the Chief Executive of the first SAR government after Hong Kong's return.

Zhou Quan was naturally very clear about this in his heart.

Mr. Yeung is a leading figure in Hong Kong's judicial community and the first Chinese Chief Justice.

You should know that Zhou Quan’s senior brother, Jian Ouwei, is just a special judge of the Court of First Instance and a senior barrister.

Comparing this with Mr. Oswald Kan's status and position in the Hong Kong judicial community, one can understand the significance of Mr. Yang in the Hong Kong judicial community.

The last Mr. Wu is not a figure in Hong Kong’s political circles, but a celebrity in Hong Kong’s business circles.

Looking at all sectors of Hong Kong society, Mr. Wu is not actually the top figure.

But his father-in-law, the shipping king, holds a pivotal position in the business community of Hong Kong Island and can even be said to be one of the leading figures of the Chinese business forces.

Both Mr. Baochuan Wang and Mr. Huo have made great contributions to the development of the motherland.

He had no children, and his second son-in-law, Mr. Wu, inherited most of his family business.

Even though the charter king has passed away five years ago, thanks to his influence, Mr. Wu is still a strong contender for the next Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

Zhou Quan did not pay much attention to the competition among the three Chief Executive candidates.

After all, he knew very well what the final result would be.

Even though Zhou Quan, like a butterfly, has flapped his wings and affected some changes in the situation, he does not think he can change the results of the election for the Chief Executive of the SAR government. After all, Mr. Dong's historical contribution is obvious to all.

Most importantly, Mr. Dong himself has no black material and has very deep ties with the motherland.

Since the return of Hong Kong was confirmed, Mr. Tung has actively participated in and supported all matters concerning the return of Hong Kong.

In the Hong Kong Return Preparatory Committee, Mr. Tung served as the deputy chairman, just like Zhou Quan's grandfather, Mr. Zhou.

Not only is Mr. Tung highly valued and trusted by his motherland, his influence in Hong Kong Island is also equally significant.

If there are no problems with him himself, the election results of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will not change at all.

Although he knew that Mr. Dong would be the final winner of the election, Zhou Quan did not take any targeted action.

For example, with the help of foresight, you can express your loyalty to Mr. Dong in advance.

Because there is no need at all.

He is a senior police officer in the police force and a member of the disciplined services.

The most important point is purity.

Although the disciplined forces are a continuation of politics, it is best for them not to get involved in politics themselves.

Of course, the fight against the foreigners is another matter.

Although that is also a kind of political struggle, it is more about the issue of national stance.

As a Chinese with a red bloodline, it is naturally impossible for Zhou Quan to be on the side of the foreigners.

A red heart and a chest full of passion, this is the pride engraved in his bones and blood.

When it comes to Hong Kong Island’s own political issues, the situation is completely different.

You know, during the entire process of Hong Kong's return, the entire police force has gradually undergone a major replacement and has become a staunch supporter of the motherland.

However, when it comes to the details of the preparation and establishment of the next Hong Kong SAR government, the police force's participation is very insignificant.

Even the current top cop in the police force has never been involved in these matters.

The only person who can truly be said to be related to the police force is the former number one, Sir Li, who has already stepped down and retired. He was also a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Return of Hong Kong to China.

Even if Zhou Quan wanted to join the SAR government after Hong Kong's return, that would be something he would only consider when he reached the pinnacle of the police force.

When serving within the police force, it is best not to get too involved in political issues.

The motherland has a purpose: the party commands the gun.

As a senior police officer in the police force, Zhou Quan obviously represents the gun, and overstepping his authority is absolutely unacceptable.

After the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is established, they, the police officers, will just do what the bosses say.

As for the Li family behind Zhou Quan, they certainly have some influence in the political and business circles of Hong Kong Island, but it is not enough to participate in the affairs of the Chief Executive of the SAR government.

Most importantly, Zhou Quan’s grandfather, Mr. Li Shutang, has a good relationship with Mr. Dong.

The Li family naturally supports Mr. Tung to become the Chief Executive of the SAR government, and there is no need for Zhou Quan to interfere too much.

Therefore, for Zhou Quan, ensuring that the election of the Chief Executive of the SAR government proceeds smoothly is his most important task at present.

(End of this chapter)