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Tung list makes DAB dominant force

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Tung Chee-hwa last night released an incomplete list of appointees which makes the DAB the dominant force in the district councils.

The 100-strong list, two short of the proposed target, comprises old-time district leaders, professionals, municipal councillors, academics and religious leaders.

The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Progressive Alliance were each given 12 seats while the Liberal Party received nine.

No pro-democracy figures were appointed.

Releasing the names at 9pm, a government spokesman said the 100 were appointed for their 'enthusiasm and familiarity' with community affairs. 'They are appointed in their personal capacity and their experience and ability to serve the community,' he said.

Mr Tung's selection makes the DAB a bigger force than the Democrats - who won 86 seats during last month's election - in the lower-tier structure.

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