"Approximately 4.5 million Hong Kong residents will be able to vote for the legislative body of the former British colony. The parliament plays an important role within Hong Kong's system of government, primarily in approving the budget. However, only 20 seats in the 90-member parliament are elected by direct vote. In ten constituencies, the first two candidates who receive the most votes are elected directly to the LegCo. The other 70 seats are appointed by pro-Chinese committees."
"One thing is already certain: Just like the outgoing assembly, the new Hong Kong parliament will have no real opposition. After new election laws handed down by China in 2021 the wake of pro-democracy protests, Legco is set up for "patriots only," a euphemism for lawmakers loyal to Beijing. Voters have since grown more apathetic, and analysts expect a low turnout on Sunday. Four years ago, turnout in the legislative vote was just over 30%."
"Hong Kong's electoral system is the result of a compromise agreed upon by China and the United Kingdom during the handover in 1997. The agreement with the UK states: "One country, two systems Hong Kong will be administered by Hong Kongers with a high degree of autonomy from Beijing." Since Hong Kong was returned to China, however, Beijing has been actively shaping the political according to its own interests. The central government in Beijing does not tolerate any voices or politi"
A Legislative Council election in Hong Kong will take place amid public shock after a deadly high-rise fire. About 4.5 million residents are eligible to vote, but only 20 of 90 seats are chosen by direct vote, with two directly elected candidates in each of ten constituencies. Seventy seats are appointed by pro-Chinese committees, including 30 delegated by sectoral groups and 40 by an electoral commission. New election laws since 2021 restrict candidacy to "patriots only," ensuring a legislature without real opposition and contributing to voter apathy and low turnout.
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