What Hong Kong’s districts can learn from Sham Shui Po’s governance
Grass-roots political achievement should be judged by whether residents’ lives become measurably safer, healthier and more secure
My extensive community work in Sham Shui Po has shown that political success at the grass-roots level is seldom defined by grand initiatives. Rather, it is evaluated on whether residents’ lives become safer, cleaner, healthier and more secure.
President Xi Jinping has emphasised that delivering benefits to people is the greatest political achievement. At the district level, this view can be comprehended through three fundamental principles: providing tangible benefits to residents, persevering with long-term efforts and establishing collective, community-centred governance. These principles are particularly pertinent to Sham Shui Po and provide valuable lessons for other districts.