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Hong Kong Election Committee sees doubled contestation ahead of leadership poll

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The number of contested subsectors in Hong Kong's Election Committee has doubled since 2021, with 1,115 candidates vying for 982 seats. This increase, observed by political analysts, suggests Beijing's intention to encourage competition within the pro-establishment political faction. The Election Committee plays a crucial role in selecting the city's chief executive and a portion of the Legislative Council members. AI

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Hong Kong Election Committee sees doubled contestation ahead of leadership poll

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Contested subsectors double in Hong Kong’s Election Committee poll

    The number of contested subsectors in Hong Kong’s powerful Election Committee has doubled compared with 2021, in a move observers said reflected Beijing’s push to foster healthy competition within the pro-establishment camp and strengthen the legitimacy of the body responsible fo…

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