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

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Subject to manslaughter and corruption investigations over Wang Fuk Court renovation

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 on December 7, 2025, recorded a turnout of about 31.9%—the second-lowest on record—amid grief over the Wang Fuk Court fire two weeks prior, signaling ongoing public disengagement despite government efforts to boost participation.

Updated Feb 6