Allies voice grave concerns about ‘erosion of democratic elements’ after overhaul of electoral system ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong adds Britain to govt camp virus quarantine tier
Travellers to Hong Kong from Britain will have to initially quarantine in a government camp from Tuesday, joining 12 African nations and the United States on the city's strictest entry tier. ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep controversial Hong Kong election
Pro-Beijing candidates swept a recent legislative election in Hong Kong amid growing fears that China is clamping down on the city's freedoms.Some of the candidates chanted "guaranteed win" at a ... ( read original story ...)
Democracy Boycott in Hong Kong
Most of the public refused to participate in a sham election. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Stunt Elections Provide the Illusion of Democracy
By rigging the game, Beijing gets to cosplay democracy without having to worry about the unpredictable results of the real thing. ( read original story ...)
The people’s choice? Beijing loyalists win Hong Kong elections.
On Sunday, supporters of China’s Communist Party won the majority of legislative seats in Hong Kong. The elections, which took place under new vetting procedures ensuring only “patriots” can run for ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-establishment candidates win Hong Kong’s ‘patriots-only’ election
Hong Kong saw a historically low voter turnout for its 2021 pro-government legislative election after all ballots were counted on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Adds U.K. to List of Nations With Highest Virus Risks
Hong Kong residents returning from the U.K. must stay at a quarantine center, though the city’s government slashed the number of days arrivals must spend there. The U.K. will be added to a category ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing candidates win majority of seats in Hong Kong election
Candidates loyal to China’s Communist Party won a landslide victory in Hong Kong’s legislative elections after pro-democracy activists were imprisoned and authorities received the power to exclude ... ( read original story ...)
Record low turnout hits Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots-only’ election
Hong Kong reported record low voter turnout in its legislative election on Sunday in what some viewed as a protest against electoral changes imposed by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing Candidates Sweep Hong Kong Elections
Pro-Beijing candidates have won a landslide victory in Hong Kong’s legislative elections, beating out moderates and independents in the city’s first polls since Beijing passed a resolution to amend ... ( read original story ...)
Record low turnout as Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots’-only election
Hong Kong reported record low voter turnout in its legislative election on Sunday in what some viewed as a protest against electoral changes imposed by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
“Hugely embarrassing”: Pro-Beijing candidates sweep Hong Kong election with record low turnout
Pro-Beijing candidates claimed victory in Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) election under the new "patriots only" system, per Reuters.Why it matters: This was the first LegCo since Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls
Pro-Beijing candidates dominated Hong Kong’s legislative elections, beating out moderates and independents in the city’s first public poll after Beijing passed a resolution to amend the city’s ... ( read original story ...)