The Mainland and Constitutional Affairs Bureau first felt the need for electoral reforms as many Hongkongers were stranded on the mainland because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Felix Wong
The Mainland and Constitutional Affairs Bureau first felt the need for electoral reforms as many Hongkongers were stranded on the mainland because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Felix Wong

Plan to expand voting for Hong Kong residents living in mainland China may not take shape by next year, Chief Executive Carrie Lam says

  • Carrie Lam says her administration only came to know about the complexities involved in the process after floating the idea two months ago
  • If the scheme fails to materialise by next year, Lam says the government will proceed with other plans to improve the electoral process

The Mainland and Constitutional Affairs Bureau first felt the need for electoral reforms as many Hongkongers were stranded on the mainland because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Felix Wong
The Mainland and Constitutional Affairs Bureau first felt the need for electoral reforms as many Hongkongers were stranded on the mainland because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Felix Wong
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