Posters promoting the upcoming Legislative Council election are seen in Admiralty on November 23. The lack of energy over the election is visible in the low voter enthusiasm and scarcity of candidates out on the streets. Photo: Felix Wong
Opinion
Opinion
People’s disconnection from Legco election could spell trouble for Beijing, Hong Kong officials
- Record low levels of voter enthusiasm should worry the Hong Kong and central governments, even if they won’t be fretting over the election results
- The impression that it is a game for a small circle of elites is being cemented every day with the absence of public engagement
Posters promoting the upcoming Legislative Council election are seen in Admiralty on November 23. The lack of energy over the election is visible in the low voter enthusiasm and scarcity of candidates out on the streets. Photo: Felix Wong
