Lowest-ever turnout for Hong Kong’s District Council election; 6 arrests during opposition-free polls
A total of six arrests were made on election day over alleged calls to cast invalid ballots and suspected acts to interfere with the polls, as 10,000 police were deployed during the “patriots only” race.
HKFP gains globally-recognised Trust Project credibility hallmark, endorsing commitment to accuracy, fairness
Throughout the year, HKFP has been publicly disclosing and expanding its ethical policies, standards, reporting and corrections guidelines to adhere to the eight Trust Indicators. We now join around 300 newsrooms across the world displaying the Trust Mark symbol.
Hong Kong’s largest pro-Beijing party wins over 40 per cent of elected seats in opposition-free District Council race
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secured 109 seats out of the 264 selected by the public and a small circle of voters on Sunday, in which the opposition was barred from running.
Arrest warrant issued for ex-councillor over online calls to boycott Hong Kong’s ‘patriots-only’ local election
Currently based in Taiwan, Leos Lee became a wanted individual on Monday after the Independent Commission Against Corruption secured his arrest warrant over a suspected violation of Hong Kong’s electoral laws.
Diplomat testifies Hong Kong’s John Lee not invited to US APEC forum; local gov’t says invite remains ‘indisputable fact’
“We made clear to both Hong Kong and China authorities that he would not be welcome,” US diplomat Kurt Campbell testified. The local government said Lee’s personal invite was “an indisputable fact,” though did not respond to HKFP’s request to see the invitation.
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ local election: Voting hours extended after tech glitch, as gov’t sees support among minorities
In a statement, the Electoral Affairs Commission said that – as of 8.12 pm – all stations had switched to printed-form final registers for issuing ballots after the Electronic Poll Register system failed.
Members of Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats arrested over protest against ‘patriots’ election as polls open
Members of the League of Social Democrats had planned to protest outside the polling station where Chief Executive John Lee was slated to cast his vote in the District Council elections.
Opinion
Hong Kong vs. Agnes Chow: What place does negotiated remorse have in the rule of law?
“If our leaders wish to preserve what they perceive to be Hong Kong’s international reputation as a haven of the Rule of Law, this requires… diligence in the protection of the rights of citizens accused of criminal offences,” writes Tim Hamlett.
It’s the turn of Hong Kong’s Audit Commission to be sucked into the cesspit
“The Audit Commission is supposed to ‘make sure public resources are used properly and effectively’. This latest exercise suggests that it is not setting a good example,” writes Tim Hamlett.
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Hong Kong’s ‘Patriots only’ local election: Some keen to cast ballots, others say voting futile in ‘unfair’ race
HKFP speaks to voters ahead of Sunday’s newly-restricted race. “I used to vote for the democrats in previous elections, but now I have no confidence in the new institution and all the candidates,” said Ms Choi.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 41
The US calls for officials, judges to be sanctioned, a man is arrested over a t-shirt at the airport, the possibility of trials in China is raised, the Stand News case verdict is delayed, and a 46-year-old gets 4 months in jail for urging Xi Jinping’s downfall.
Clockenflap: Taiwan-based duo Running Youth excited to perform for home crowd in festival debut
Taipei-based Running Youth said they are happy to be performing in Hong Kong once again but are adjusting well to life in Taiwan. “Clockenflap will be the first occasion Running Youth has ventured outside Taiwan – and back to Hong Kong – it’ll be interesting,” says Soft Liu.
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