1. A Legislative Council election was held in Hong Kong on 2025-12-08, but public interest was low due to all candidates being pro-Beijing. Only 20 out of 90 council seats were contested.
2. The electoral system has undergone Beijing-led reforms four years ago and the election was conducted under the slogan "Patriots governing Hong Kong," effectively barring pro-democracy and anti-government individuals from running.
3. Preliminary data showed low voter turnout of 31.9%, close to the record low figure from the previous contest. Additionally, local media reported that four people were arrested for using social media to encourage ballot boycotts or spoiling votes. The authorities seem cautious about possible anti-election protests.
2. The electoral system has undergone Beijing-led reforms four years ago and the election was conducted under the slogan "Patriots governing Hong Kong," effectively barring pro-democracy and anti-government individuals from running.
3. Preliminary data showed low voter turnout of 31.9%, close to the record low figure from the previous contest. Additionally, local media reported that four people were arrested for using social media to encourage ballot boycotts or spoiling votes. The authorities seem cautious about possible anti-election protests.
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2025 Hong Kong Legislative Council election held on 12/8, low public interest due to all pro-Beijing candidates. Only 20 out of 90 seats contested post Beijing-led reforms in previous year. Election conducted under "Patriots governing Hong Kong" slogan, barring pro-democracy, anti-government
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ID: 1174a681-5ae8-4e4c-8f1a-6c81eebb9879
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251208_05/#summary
Date: Dec. 8, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-08
Created: 2025/12/08 04:40
Updated: 2025/12/08 09:47
Last Read: 2025/12/08 09:47