Act Now (slogan)

Act Now (in Chinese: 起錨, literally "set sail") is a slogan proposed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, on May 29, 2010,[1] with the meaning of "it's time to take action".

[7] After the rejection of the political reform proposal in 2005,[8] although the Hong Kong government published a Green Paper on constitutional development in 2007,[9] Subsequently, the pan-democrats initiated the Umbrella Movement in 2012 to rally public support.

[14] On November 18, the Hong Kong government released the "Consultation Document on the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012", seeking public opinion.

They met with Li Gang, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, to seek consensus on issues such as universal suffrage.

[24] Some citizens discarded the received "Act Now" pamphlets in trash bins,[25] while others commented, "Officials can put aside their status to come to the community, showing that the accountability team is doing practical things".

[26] Chief Executive Donald Tsang, along with Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau, wore T-shirts with the words "Hong Kong Act Now" and distributed flyers at Pacific Place in Admiralty.

[27] During this event, "Victoria Park Big Brother" Edward Yum and former secretary-general of the Hong Kong Federation of Students, Crystal Chow, approached to protest.

[5] On May 30, Donald Tsang appealed to citizens in the radio program "A Letter to Hong Kong", urging them to express their unwillingness for the political system to stand still to their respective district legislators.

[38] On May 31, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Stephen Lam attended a special meeting of the Sham Shui Po District Council, chanting slogans such as "Hong Kong, democracy, Act Now".

[39] Secretary for Justice Wong Yan Lung wore a "Act Now" pin at the award ceremony for the University Student Internship Program to promote political reform.

[41] Deputy Secretary for Education Kenneth Chen engaged in discussions with students on the topic of political reform at the HKSYCIA Wong Tai Shan Memorial College.

[42] On June 1, Financial Secretary John Tsang went to the Shun Lee Catholic Secondary School to continue promoting the political reform proposal,[43] encountering teachers raising cardboard signs with the words "超错" (All Wrong) to express opposition.

[45] Meanwhile, Secretary for Education Michael Suen promoted political reform by wearing an "Act Now" pin at the Po Leung Kuk 60th Year Directors' Lunch held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

[68] Despite wearing "Act Now" T-shirts, both John Tsang and Wong Yan Lung faced boos from citizens[69] while using a loudspeaker to urge support for political reform in Tseung Kwan O.

[60] On June 8, Wong Yan Lung, wearing the "Act Now" lapel pin, went to Lok Sin Tong Young Ko Hsiao Lin Seconday School to promote the political reform.

[74] On June 10, Financial Secretary John Tsang distributed "Act Now" lapel pins at a luncheon organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants to promote the political reform.

[79] At the same time, John Tsang, Matthew Cheung, Frankie Yip Kan-chuen, and Zandra Mok went door-to-door in Kwun Tong's Hiu Lai Court to promote the political reform.

[82] Additionally, Wong Yan Lung, along with Economic Development Bureau Secretary Gregory So and Undersecretary Rita Lau, visited homes in Southern District's Shek Pai Wan Estate to promote the political reform.

[84] On June 11, Jack So, Deputy Secretary for the Environment Kitty Poon, and Chief Executive's Office Special Assistant Ronald Chan Ngok-pang distributed "Act Now" promotional items in Mei Foo.

[86] On June 13, Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing delivered a speech at the 2010 Eastern District Dragon Boat Race, urging support for the political reform.

[91] On June 15, the government released a new "Act Now" promotional video featuring Executive Council members Anna Wu, Ronald Arculli, Edward Leong and Anthony Cheung.

[93] Secretary for Education Michael Suen described the purpose of the "Act Now" campaign at a Tung Wah Group of Hospitals luncheon, stating that it aimed to raise public awareness and engage in constructive discussions to garner support.

[97] During the dragon boat races held in Sha Tin, Donald Tsang urged citizens, saying, "Let's unite and set sail ("act now"), heading towards the goal of universal suffrage".

[104] Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong Chairman Tam Yiu-chung led participants in chanting "Act Now" to show support for the political reform.

[107] On June 21, Donald Tsang and Michael Suen, both wearing "Act Now" lapel pins, attended the memorial service for the late husband of former Secretary for Constitutional Affairs Anson Chan, Archibald Tai-Wing, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Caine Road.

[164] Subsequently, Cheng Yiu-tong, the convener of the Alliance for Moving Forward with Constitutional Development and the chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, organized a large rally on June 19 in Victoria Park to support the political reform proposal, using the theme of "setting sail", aligning with the government's "Act Now" initiative.

[168] Furthermore, Henry Tang, during his attendance at the New Territories Association of Societies, believed that his work theme in 2010, "New Starting Point, New Milestone," resonated with "起錨" (Lift the Anchor).

'"[170] The Power for Democracy group, supporting political reform, sent letters to around 2.4 million households and business entities across Hong Kong, explaining: "Veto the plan again: All Wrong.

[171] The University of Hong Kong's Public Opinion Programme reported that after "Act Now", the opposition to the government's proposed 2012 Chief Executive election method increased by 9 percentage points to 43%, while those in favor decreased to 41%.