In March, 2021, Beijing passed legislation to ensure “patriots” govern Hong Kong. The move reduced democratic representation in the legislature, tightened control of elections and introduced a pro-Beijing vetting panel to select candidates. The Hong Kong government said the overhaul would ensure the city’s stability and prosperity. But the changes also prompted international condemnation, as it makes it near-impossible for pro-democracy candidates to stand.
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In Pictures: District Council candidates’ posters paper Hong Kong houses, malls and markets, but opposition missing
As they have in previous years, posters of District Council election hopefuls have popped-up on houses, malls and wet market stalls across Hong Kong. There is one major difference this year, though: none bear the faces of opposition candidates.
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Voting time in Hong Kong’s overhauled ‘patriots-only’ district elections cut by 1 hour
The District Council race on December 10 will be the first since an electoral overhaul, which drastically reduced the number of directly elected seats.
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