2021 Hong Kong Legislative Election

LATEST on the ‘patriots only’ election

Ex-student leader arrested by Hong Kong anti-graft watchdog for allegedly inciting blank votes – sources

Ex-student leader Owen Au was arrested for allegedly violating the Election Ordinance, HKFP has learned. He previously shared a Facebook post by a self-exiled ex-lawmaker which urged the public to cast invalid votes.

by Lea Mok 16:29, 12 July 202214:07, 13 July 2022

Hong Kong 25: 6 graphs showing a city in flux

Hong Kong’s economy has remained resilient in the years since the handover but successive administrations have tried and failed to ease the chronic housing shortage.

by Candice Chau 15:30, 1 July 202215:31, 1 July 2022

Explainer: 7 charts showing voter demographics in Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots-only’ legislative election

The turnout for the postponed Legislative Council election last December was the lowest in the city’s history – young people in particular stayed away. HKFP takes a detailed look at the participation rate and other aspects of the “patriots-only” poll.

by Candice Chau 10:00, 1 May 202216:24, 23 June 2022

2 handed suspended 2-month sentences for inciting others to cast invalid votes in Hong Kong’s ‘patriots only’ election

by Hillary Leung 21:56, 19 April 202222:01, 19 April 2022

Over HK$16 million spent on publicity to promote Hong Kong’s electoral overhaul

by HKFP Fast News 13:18, 8 April 202220:00, 8 April 2022

US & UK annual reports on Hong Kong claim ‘unprecedented’ control by China on elections, media, judiciary

by Selina Cheng 17:30, 1 April 202222:50, 1 April 2022

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features, interviews, explainers

Who is Tik Chi-yuen? Meet Hong Kong’s only non-establishment lawmaker

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ poll: Candidates blame ‘insufficient’ gov’t promo and free transport as city on track for lowest turnout

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ election: Candidates make urgent appeals for voters, as Chief Exec. Lam says she’s not responsible for turnout

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ election: 4 candidates see mysterious surge in Facebook followers

In March, 2021, Beijing passed legislation to ensure “patriots” govern Hong Kong. The move reduced democratic representation in the legislature, tightened control of elections and introduced a pro-Beijing vetting panel to select candidates. The Hong Kong government said the overhaul would ensure the city’s stability and prosperity. But the changes also prompted international condemnation, as it makes it near-impossible for pro-democracy candidates to stand.

2 plead guilty to inciting others to cast blank or invalid votes in Hong Kong’s ‘patriots only’ legislative polls

13:17, 16 February 202213:17, 16 February 2022

23 Hong Kong democrats facing national security charges return to court for marathon 12-hour session

13:17, 28 January 202213:17, 28 January 2022

Beijing’s hard sell of ‘Hong Kong-style capitalist democracy’

12:00, 22 January 202212:29, 6 June 2022

Hong Kong democrat Owen Chow awaiting national security trial has bail revoked for violating terms

16:52, 13 January 202216:53, 13 January 2022

Beijing’s White Paper on Hong Kong democracy – a pledge renewed or a promise betrayed?

11:00, 9 January 202212:49, 22 February 2022

Hong Kong election: Rewriting history after the 2021 ‘patriots’ poll

23:40, 3 January 202213:52, 4 January 2022

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Hong Kong election: Democracy is never going to be a one-size-fits-all solution

The official White Paper on “Hong Kong Democratic Progress Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems,” released on December 20, 2021, affirmed that during the British colonial administration, there was no democracy in Hong Kong. The Central Political Committee devised the “One Country, Two Systems” policy in early 1980s, and it is the backbone…

23:38, 3 January 202213:53, 4 January 2022

Something to cheer after a dismal 2021? The Hongkongers who shunned the ‘patriots’ polls

Let’s hope most Hongkongers have some personal triumphs to celebrate when the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2022. Because, let’s face it, the city as a whole does not have much to crow about over the past year.  It’s been, to borrow a phrase once famously employed by Hong Kong’s former monarch, an annus horribilis.…

14:00, 28 December 202114:15, 28 December 2021

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Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 18

18:00, 31 December 202121:08, 10 January 2022

Re-elected Hong Kong lawmaker criticises colleagues from pro-establishment camp, despite landslide victory

09:51, 23 December 202120:12, 23 December 2021

China Xi Jinping hails ‘successful’ Hong Kong vote in meeting with Chief Exec. Carrie Lam, despite int’l criticism

07:50, 23 December 202123:52, 22 December 2021

Hong Kong gov’t condemns criticism of ‘patriots’ election, as China media hails ‘high’ turnout

00:02, 22 December 202119:21, 21 December 2021

‘Patriots’ election: Hong Kong’s sole non-establishment lawmaker-elect says he felt ‘lonely’ until he met new colleagues

16:55, 21 December 202117:04, 21 December 2021

Defeated candidates in Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots only’ race thank voters, vow to continue serving city

16:33, 21 December 202111:25, 22 December 2021

G7 condemns Hong Kong polls, as Beijing blames low turnout on Covid, ‘anti-China elements’ and ‘external interference’

00:39, 21 December 202111:45, 21 December 2021

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ poll results: Lowest election turnout yet, as pro-govt candidates sweep into legislature

21:38, 20 December 202121:39, 20 December 2021

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ election: largest pro-Beijing party extends dominance with 19-seat victory

21:37, 20 December 202121:39, 20 December 2021

‘Just an ordinary Sunday’: With no candidates to support, Hong Kong’s democrats take it easy on election day

21:35, 20 December 202121:39, 20 December 2021

Highest percentage of invalid ballots since handover in Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots only’ election

21:22, 20 December 202121:40, 20 December 2021

China claims credit for developing Hong Kong’s democracy as poll yields 1 non-establishment lawmaker and record low turnout

21:15, 20 December 202121:39, 20 December 2021

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam praises ‘beautiful campaigns,’ plays down poor election turnout

21:04, 20 December 202121:40, 20 December 2021

UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ express ‘grave concern’ over Hong Kong election – statement

21:00, 20 December 202121:38, 20 December 2021

In Pictures: Hong Kong begins ballot counting for ‘all patriots’ legislative polls

02:02, 20 December 202102:11, 20 December 2021

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ election: Chief Exec. Lam predicts ‘new chapter for good governance’ despite poor turnout

00:51, 20 December 202100:55, 20 December 2021

In Pictures: Hong Kong offers free transport on ‘patriots’ election day, but citizens seize chance to travel around city

19:30, 19 December 202116:58, 20 December 2021

Hongkongers head to the polls for city’s first ‘patriots only’ elections

16:30, 19 December 202116:50, 19 December 2021

As Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots only’ election, self-exiled activists call for release of democrats behind bars

16:20, 19 December 202116:50, 19 December 2021

Foreign banks to cast votes in Hong Kong’s ‘patriots only’ election, as citizens’ voting power shrinks

09:30, 18 December 202121:03, 18 December 2021

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