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Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo)

Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo)

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Hong Kong’s ‘patriots-only’ elections collide with the Wang Fuk court fire

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New 8th LegCo convenes with pro-Beijing dominance after 31.9% turnout election

Since 2021, Beijing has reshaped Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure only pre-vetted "patriots" can run for office, slashing directly elected seats and purging opposition. The second Legislative Council election under these rules took place December 7, 2025, two weeks after the Wang Fuk Court fire, with about 31.9% turnout—the second-lowest on record.

Updated 6 days ago