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Hongkongers voted on March 11 to choose six new lawmakers. The contests include seats in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon West and New Territories East, as well as one to represent the Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape sector. The seats became available after six lawmakers were barred for improper oath-taking when they were sworn into office in 2016.
Lee Cheuk-yan’s defeat in the West Kowloon by-election should press home the point that pan-democrats urgently need to change their strategy. They must completely disassociate themselves from pro-independence advocates and stick to grass-roots issues.
Lee Cheuk-yan’s defeat in the West Kowloon by-election should press home the point that pan-democrats urgently need to change their strategy. They must completely disassociate themselves from pro-independence advocates and stick to grass-roots issues.
Hong Kong’s pro-democrats need to come back down to earth, and the grass roots, if they are to have any hope of keeping their seats in the upcoming elections and regaining their veto power.
Hong Kong’s pro-democrats need to come back down to earth, and the grass roots, if they are to have any hope of keeping their seats in the upcoming elections and regaining their veto power.
Lawmakers assistants or visitors are not allowed onto certain floors of the Legco complex while there is an ongoing meeting.
Lawmakers assistants or visitors are not allowed onto certain floors of the Legco complex while there is an ongoing meeting.
Labour Party stalwart bows out of future elections, adding that young voters may feel unrepresented and unmotivated to vote.
Labour Party stalwart bows out of future elections, adding that young voters may feel unrepresented and unmotivated to vote.
Ta Kung Pao featured front-page coverage urging voters to choose pro-establishment candidates Chan Hoi-yan, which would be against the law. Political analysts say paper crossed the line by publishing notice that was not clearly marked as an advertisement.
Ta Kung Pao featured front-page coverage urging voters to choose pro-establishment candidates Chan Hoi-yan, which would be against the law. Political analysts say paper crossed the line by publishing notice that was not clearly marked as an advertisement.
Chief executive brushes off suggestion that win by pro-establishment camp’s Chan Hoi-yan would mean smoother governance.
Chief executive brushes off suggestion that win by pro-establishment camp’s Chan Hoi-yan would mean smoother governance.
After losing the last two polls in a supposed opposition stronghold, the pro-democracy camp is left contemplating the destructiveness of disunity.
After losing the last two polls in a supposed opposition stronghold, the pro-democracy camp is left contemplating the destructiveness of disunity.
Defeated candidate Lee Cheuk-yan and 12 of his colleagues face media cameras and bow low in apology for decisive loss in by-election.
Defeated candidate Lee Cheuk-yan and 12 of his colleagues face media cameras and bow low in apology for decisive loss in by-election.
The defeat of veteran unionist Lee Cheuk-yan by pro-establishment Chan Hoi-yan in the Kowloon West by-election shows again that confrontation and extremism are no longer the way to go
The defeat of veteran unionist Lee Cheuk-yan by pro-establishment Chan Hoi-yan in the Kowloon West by-election shows again that confrontation and extremism are no longer the way to go
Voting data suggests he struggled with public housing tenants, middle-class voters and localists.
Voting data suggests he struggled with public housing tenants, middle-class voters and localists.
Former journalist and political assistant Chan Hoi-yan denies being supported by Beijing’s liaison office in the city.
Former journalist and political assistant Chan Hoi-yan denies being supported by Beijing’s liaison office in the city.
Pan-democrats will now be outnumbered 18 to 16 in the geographical consistency.
Pan-democrats will now be outnumbered 18 to 16 in the geographical consistency.
Dirty tricks accusations fly as Labour Party’s Lee Cheuk-yan says pro-establishment camp are ‘doing whatever it takes’ to win, but rival Chan Hoi-yan denies knowing anything about it.
Dirty tricks accusations fly as Labour Party’s Lee Cheuk-yan says pro-establishment camp are ‘doing whatever it takes’ to win, but rival Chan Hoi-yan denies knowing anything about it.
Pan-democrats want to regain dominance in geographical constituencies, giving them veto power in the Legislative Council, while the pro-establishment camp seeks to build on its control of the legislature.
Pan-democrats want to regain dominance in geographical constituencies, giving them veto power in the Legislative Council, while the pro-establishment camp seeks to build on its control of the legislature.
The public might easily view Sunday’s race for a single seat in Kowloon West as not worth caring about, but the outcome could have a big impact on their lives
The public might easily view Sunday’s race for a single seat in Kowloon West as not worth caring about, but the outcome could have a big impact on their lives
Pro-establishment parties keen to hold onto symbolic domination of geographical constituency, while the pro-democracy side says it has learned from its mistakes in March’s defeat in the same constituency by focusing more on the streets
Pro-establishment parties keen to hold onto symbolic domination of geographical constituency, while the pro-democracy side says it has learned from its mistakes in March’s defeat in the same constituency by focusing more on the streets
Candidates make last bid for votes, with Labour Party’s Lee Cheuk-yan painting election as a battle between democracy and government, while rival Chan Hoi-yan describes herself in video as pragmatic and rational choice.
Candidates make last bid for votes, with Labour Party’s Lee Cheuk-yan painting election as a battle between democracy and government, while rival Chan Hoi-yan describes herself in video as pragmatic and rational choice.
Only 44.3 per cent of the electorate cast votes at the last by-election in March and analysts think it could be even worse this time. Recent controversies said to too distant to sway voters.
Only 44.3 per cent of the electorate cast votes at the last by-election in March and analysts think it could be even worse this time. Recent controversies said to too distant to sway voters.
Pro-establishment candidate Chan Hoi-yan appears to be the one to beat after disqualification of former lawmaker Lau Siu-lai
Pro-establishment candidate Chan Hoi-yan appears to be the one to beat after disqualification of former lawmaker Lau Siu-lai
Recent spate of disqualifications may show an administration taking seriously President Xi Jinping’s warning not to cross ‘red line’ of threatening sovereignty
Recent spate of disqualifications may show an administration taking seriously President Xi Jinping’s warning not to cross ‘red line’ of threatening sovereignty
Teresa Cheng dodges question of whether she was personally involved in drafting guidance.
Teresa Cheng dodges question of whether she was personally involved in drafting guidance.
The infighting in both the pan-democrat and pro-establishment camps results in a parade of the same old faces and issues come election day. Repeated by-elections are leading to voter fatigue that will ultimately set back the city’s political development.
The infighting in both the pan-democrat and pro-establishment camps results in a parade of the same old faces and issues come election day. Repeated by-elections are leading to voter fatigue that will ultimately set back the city’s political development.
Former television anchor says local media should make clear there is no room for discussion of city’s independence
Former television anchor says local media should make clear there is no room for discussion of city’s independence
- Disbarred candidate Lau Siu-lai was also removed from the event in Kowloon Bay after pro-democracy trio denounced government. The three were protesting the returning officer’s decision to bar Lau from November’s by-election.
- Disbarred candidate Lau Siu-lai was also removed from the event in Kowloon Bay after pro-democracy trio denounced government. The three were protesting the returning officer’s decision to bar Lau from November’s by-election.
Pro-Beijing heavyweight says it depends on whether ousted lawmaker can change her stance on Hong Kong sovereignty.
Pro-Beijing heavyweight says it depends on whether ousted lawmaker can change her stance on Hong Kong sovereignty.
The disqualification of Lau Siu-lai’s candidacy in the Legislative Council by-election has raised questions about whether a person is to be barred from standing for elected office for life because of unacceptable political beliefs he or she once held.
The disqualification of Lau Siu-lai’s candidacy in the Legislative Council by-election has raised questions about whether a person is to be barred from standing for elected office for life because of unacceptable political beliefs he or she once held.
Hong Kong’s pan-democrats want localists to join their corner to fight in elections but the reality is that there is no love lost between the two sides.
Scaremongering no longer works as voters shun ideology in favour of livelihood issues, as the results of weekend polls show.
Disqualification of poll hopefuls by both the government and the opposition may result in the local electorate having few people to choose from.
Former lawmaker Frederick Fung is being roasted by yellow ribbon media outlets for saying he may run in a by-election if Lau Siu-lai is disqualified.
It’s truly bizarre that both the localist and pro-government camps are challenging the election of the pan-democrat on Hong Kong Island
The writing is also on the wall for pan-democrats who allied themselves with those seeking autonomy or independence for the city
By-election may appear a tie but the results were hardly a ringing endorsement of the pan-democrats and the question is where do they go from here?
As President Xi Jinping looks to extend his time in power, city chief executives have failed to serve the 10 years they are allowed in the post