Thousands of mostly elderly Hongkongers take part in a rally on July 17 to support young protesters on the front lines. Photo: Bloomberg
Why Hong Kong’s pro-government politicians are set for a beating at the District Council ballot box
- Across all age groups, anger at government incompetence has turned public sentiment against the pro-establishment camp
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Hong Kong district council elections
Thousands of mostly elderly Hongkongers take part in a rally on July 17 to support young protesters on the front lines. Photo: Bloomberg
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion
Opinion
By blocking Joshua Wong from standing for election, Hong Kong is just driving protesters back to the streets
- The election ban on Wong signals that protesters have no viable pathway within the system to articulate their concerns. Is the government missing a chance to engage with those who represent the views of millions who have marched?
Illustration: Craig Stephens