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A localist candidate for September’s Legislative Council election has encountered yet another challenge after receiving an email from the returning officer asking for his stance on the independence of Hong Kong, in order to determine whether his nomination would be accepted. “Do you admit that, although you signed the declaration upholding the Basic Law and pledging allegiance […]
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