First LegCo election under Hong Kong’s new electoral system: Tough road ahead for non-pro-establishment candidates (Tai Hing Shing, ThinkChina)

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Following an overhaul of the electoral system in Hong Kong by the Chinese central government, both the pro-democracy and localist camps are not taking part in the upcoming Hong Kong Legislative Council elections, leaving a small number of moderate democrats who advocate dialogue with Beijing in the running. However, a severely fractured society in Hong Kong means that it will not be easy for them to be elected. Faced with the prospect of a LegCo that is likely to be made up of mainly pro-establishment voices, what is the way forward for Hong Kong?

First LegCo election under Hong Kong’s new electoral system: Tough road ahead for non-pro-establishment candidates, Politics News – ThinkChina

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