All candidates for the ballot were vetted for their patriotism and political loyalty to China.
Sipa USA Alex Chan Tsz Yuk / SOPA Images/
"The decision not to participate, not to comply with a sham election, that is itself a democratic decision and a democratic action," he said. It was the first major election for the legislative council since the electoral system reformation and a major crackdown on pro-democratic parties.All candidates for the ballot were vetted for their patriotism and political loyalty to China and only 20 of the 90 legislature seats were being directly elected.The remaining 30 are chosen by reliably pro-Beijing committees that represent special-interest and industry groups.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: