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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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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Shifting Narratives: How the official attitude to Hong Kong’s District Councils changed
When the opposition camp swept the board in the 2019 District Council elections, Hong Kong’s then-leader said she respected the result. Now, officials say the advisory bodies provided a platform to advocates of “black riots.”
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