Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam (middle) with Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (left) and Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Roy Tang Yun-kwong at government headquarters on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong electoral changes: China’s top legislative body approves overhaul locking in dominance of pro-establishment camp, with a few surprises thrown into mix
- While many of the new elements were already known, creation of chief convenor to head body overseeing elections catches many off guard
- City’s leader welcomes revamp as necessary to put Hong Kong back on right track and insists opposition camp can still play role in governing
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam (middle) with Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (left) and Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Roy Tang Yun-kwong at government headquarters on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang