Forty-two hopefuls will vie for 36 places in the National People’s Congress. Photo: Xinhua
Forty-two hopefuls will vie for 36 places in the National People’s Congress. Photo: Xinhua

42 Hong Kong candidates to compete in election next week for 36 spots on China’s legislature

  • Chief Executive John Lee says the 42 have secured at least 15 nominations from electoral college before deadline on November 30
  • New contenders in poll include former transport minister Frank Chan, education union head Wong Kam-leung and DAB chairwoman Starry Lee

Forty-two hopefuls will vie for 36 places in the National People’s Congress. Photo: Xinhua
Forty-two hopefuls will vie for 36 places in the National People’s Congress. Photo: Xinhua
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