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Dec 19, 2021 · By ZEN SOO. Published 4:17 PM PDT, December 19, 2021. HONG KONG (AP) — Voter turnout in Hong Kong sank to 30 percent Sunday in the first legislative election since Beijing amended the laws to reduce the number of directly elected lawmakers and vet candidates to ensure that only those loyal to China could run.
Two hours before the elections were supposed to end, the Hong Kong government announced an “electronic poll register system failure” and extended voting by 90 minutes until midnight.
Dec 19, 2021 · Hong Kong CNN —. Hong Kong’s first “patriots only” legislative election witnessed a record low turnout on Sunday, reflecting a steep decline in civic and political engagement following ...
Dec 20, 2021 · China has hit back at criticism from Western nations over the Hong Kong election, accusing them of interfering in its affairs. Hong Kong's legislature vote on Sunday saw more than 90% of the seats ...
Jan 11, 2024 · Hong Kong on election day splits into two camps, with one eager to vote out of civic duty and others giving polling stations wide berth over lack of political diversity. 10 Dec 2023 - 11:20PM videocam
Dec 18, 2021 · The Chinese national emblem is seen on the wall as it replaces the Hong Kong emblem at the Legislative chamber, before the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 17, 2021.
