Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s announcement of the election delay came after President Xi Jinping made fighting the virus an “overriding priority” for the region. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s announcement of the election delay came after President Xi Jinping made fighting the virus an “overriding priority” for the region. Photo: May Tse
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Election delay lets Hong Kong focus on bigger battle

  • Leadership race is rightly put on hold while turning back the growing tide of coronavirus victims remains a priority

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s announcement of the election delay came after President Xi Jinping made fighting the virus an “overriding priority” for the region. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s announcement of the election delay came after President Xi Jinping made fighting the virus an “overriding priority” for the region. Photo: May Tse
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