"Patriots-Only" #LegCoElection Causes Lowest Turnout in Hong Kong History: 3.12 Million Hongkongers Cast #NoVote
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Dec20
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Source: Stand News; InMedia #Dec20
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"Patriots-Only" #LegCoElection Causes Lowest Turnout in Hong Kong History: 3.12 Million Hongkongers Cast #NoVote
The Legistlative Council (LegCo) election ended at 10:33pm on December 19, 2021. The turnout in the geographical constituency, the only part of the Council that is generated by direct election, was recorded 29.28% at 9:30pm. At 3:30am in Hong Kong, the government announced that the turnout is 30.2%, which is the lowest in Hong Kong history. According to the government statistic, over 17,000 ballots came from three polling stations set up in the border between Hong Kong and China.
Among 4.37 millions of registered voters, 3.12 million Hongkongers did not cast any vote in the "patriots-only" election in 2021, and only around 1.3 million did. Some citizens who voted said they have never seen that the polling stations were such empty, especially when compared to the 2019 District Council Election, where the pro-democracy camp had a landslide victory. In 2021, there were no more young people using innovative ways to promote and support their candidates. Citizens who voted said voting is a civil responsibility but there was no choice in this election.
Even before the election closed, it was reported that Chief Executive #CarrieLam would go to Beijing the next day. It was unknown whether it was related to the election.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Dec20
https://bit.ly/3mhWLow
#FailedState #CCPStyle #Regime #Election
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31663
"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31667
The Legistlative Council (LegCo) election ended at 10:33pm on December 19, 2021. The turnout in the geographical constituency, the only part of the Council that is generated by direct election, was recorded 29.28% at 9:30pm. At 3:30am in Hong Kong, the government announced that the turnout is 30.2%, which is the lowest in Hong Kong history. According to the government statistic, over 17,000 ballots came from three polling stations set up in the border between Hong Kong and China.
Among 4.37 millions of registered voters, 3.12 million Hongkongers did not cast any vote in the "patriots-only" election in 2021, and only around 1.3 million did. Some citizens who voted said they have never seen that the polling stations were such empty, especially when compared to the 2019 District Council Election, where the pro-democracy camp had a landslide victory. In 2021, there were no more young people using innovative ways to promote and support their candidates. Citizens who voted said voting is a civil responsibility but there was no choice in this election.
Even before the election closed, it was reported that Chief Executive #CarrieLam would go to Beijing the next day. It was unknown whether it was related to the election.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Dec20
https://bit.ly/3mhWLow
#FailedState #CCPStyle #Regime #Election
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"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31667
#LegCoElection #PatriotOnly #CCPstyle
"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
Source: Boomhead, LIHKG; #Dec19
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"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
Source: Boomhead, LIHKG; #Dec19
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"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
A photo was circulating online on the LegCo election day (December 19, 2021) that a black banner with the text "don't vote" was displayed on top of Lion Rock.
Police had been stationed at the base of the mountain since early morning; by noontime, a Government Flying Service helicopter circled the summit at low attitude, observing from an open door on its side.
A number of police, fire, and ambulance vehicles are parked at the barbecue area at the base of the hill. The banner has apparently been removed by noontime; reporters who hiked to the summit did not see the black banner on the side of the mountain.
An anonymous group has claimed responsibility for installing the banner. According to their post on the LIHKG forum, their intention was to call on Hongkongers to boycott the Legco election taking place today (Dec 19) by not voting.
They also claimed that the banner had actually been installed a few days ago, and had "over-estimated" the authority's alertness as they hoped the banner's removal would draw the public's attention to their message.
A commenter noted that the concise two-character slogan "不投" can have alternative meanings; besides "don't vote", it could be read as implying "don't surrender" (不投降), or "don't conspire with Communists" (不投共).
Source: Boomhead, LIHKG
https://lih.kg/2814276
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How Hongkongers Respond to "Patriots-Only" #Election
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31663
"Patriots-Only" #LegCoElection Causes Lowest Turnout in Hong Kong History: 3.12 Million Hongkongers Cast #NoVote
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31665
"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
A photo was circulating online on the LegCo election day (December 19, 2021) that a black banner with the text "don't vote" was displayed on top of Lion Rock.
Police had been stationed at the base of the mountain since early morning; by noontime, a Government Flying Service helicopter circled the summit at low attitude, observing from an open door on its side.
A number of police, fire, and ambulance vehicles are parked at the barbecue area at the base of the hill. The banner has apparently been removed by noontime; reporters who hiked to the summit did not see the black banner on the side of the mountain.
An anonymous group has claimed responsibility for installing the banner. According to their post on the LIHKG forum, their intention was to call on Hongkongers to boycott the Legco election taking place today (Dec 19) by not voting.
They also claimed that the banner had actually been installed a few days ago, and had "over-estimated" the authority's alertness as they hoped the banner's removal would draw the public's attention to their message.
A commenter noted that the concise two-character slogan "不投" can have alternative meanings; besides "don't vote", it could be read as implying "don't surrender" (不投降), or "don't conspire with Communists" (不投共).
Source: Boomhead, LIHKG
https://lih.kg/2814276
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How Hongkongers Respond to "Patriots-Only" #Election
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31663
"Patriots-Only" #LegCoElection Causes Lowest Turnout in Hong Kong History: 3.12 Million Hongkongers Cast #NoVote
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31665
LIHKG 討論區
獅子山直幡「不投」，係我地無名小隊掛嘅
《由於香港已經無自由去轉發以下訊息，身在香港嘅請唔好係social media 分享轉發，盡量以口，人傳人傳開去。相反係海外嘅手足請盡力轉發。》
各位香港人，我地係無名小隊。「無名」係因為我地真係無名，只係幾個原本互不相識嘅手足組成嘅小隊，成員有流亡，有入獄，亦有仲留係香港堅持嘅人。
入正題，今次獅子山上嘅直幡係我地既隊員掛上，目的就如直幡寫一樣，呼籲各位香港人杯葛今次嘅選舉，不投票。
有少部分人可能會想投俾所謂「獨立民主派」嘅人，佢地只係一班用花言巧語嘅政棍，話要特赦（手足本身就唔應該判有罪，消…
各位香港人，我地係無名小隊。「無名」係因為我地真係無名，只係幾個原本互不相識嘅手足組成嘅小隊，成員有流亡，有入獄，亦有仲留係香港堅持嘅人。
入正題，今次獅子山上嘅直幡係我地既隊員掛上，目的就如直幡寫一樣，呼籲各位香港人杯葛今次嘅選舉，不投票。
有少部分人可能會想投俾所謂「獨立民主派」嘅人，佢地只係一班用花言巧語嘅政棍，話要特赦（手足本身就唔應該判有罪，消…
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DQ'd, Jailed, Exiled: the Fate of 31 Elected Pro-Democracy Members of 2016 Legislative Council
Source: Stand News #Dec18
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DQ'd, Jailed, Exiled: the Fate of 31 Elected Pro-Democracy Members of 2016 Legislative Council
After a year-long delay, and after China has "perfected" Hong Kong's electoral system, the Legislative Council (Legco) election finally took place on December 19, 2021.
Unlike the past, traditional pro-democracy parties such as Democratic Party, Civic Party, and Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood are all absent from this election. Taking their place in running is a few lesser known, self-professed "non-establishment" candidates.
The previous Legco Election took place in 2016, in which over 2.2 million voters elected 35 legislators from the geographic constituencies, the only part of the legislature which is generated by direct election.
Taking by-elections into account, 31 pro-democracy legislators have been voted into office in 2016. However, these elected representatives can no longer serve as the voice of the people in the halls of the Legislature.
Of the 31, 4 have emigrated from Hong Kong or have left in exile. 14 are in custody or are serving prison sentences, while 5 have been released on bail. The remaining 10 have stepped back from politics.
The oath taking controversy in 2016-2017 saw six legislators disqualified ("DQ") and removed from office, as a result of China's National People's Congress reinterpreting the requirements in Hong Kong's Basic Law after the legislators have already taken their oaths.
Following the 2019 #AntiELAB movement, the pro-democracy camp initiated a primary election in a bid to secure over half of the seats in Legislature in the election originally scheduled for 2020. 610,000 voters cast their votes in the primaries which saw candidates from across the full spectrum of the democratic camp participate. 18 of them had been sitting members of the 2016 Legco.
However, the primary election was accused by the authorities to be a "plot to paralyze the government", and the police arrested 55 people associated to the primaries under the #NationalSecurityLaw. This includes 16 of the aforementioned 18 sitting Legco members; the remaining two, #NathanLaw and #TedHui, have left Hong Kong in exile.
Source: Stand News #Dec18
https://thestandnews.page.link/Tmr7PZVS2TohiCqWA
#PoliticalProsecution #DQ #HongKongElection #CCPStyle
#Regime #PoliceState #Arrest
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How Hongkongers Respond to "Patriots-Only" #Election
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31663
"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31667
"Patriots-Only" #LegCoElection Causes Lowest Turnout in Hong Kong History: 3.12 Million Hongkongers Cast #NoVote
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31665
DQ'd, Jailed, Exiled: the Fate of 31 Elected Pro-Democracy Members of 2016 Legislative Council
After a year-long delay, and after China has "perfected" Hong Kong's electoral system, the Legislative Council (Legco) election finally took place on December 19, 2021.
Unlike the past, traditional pro-democracy parties such as Democratic Party, Civic Party, and Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood are all absent from this election. Taking their place in running is a few lesser known, self-professed "non-establishment" candidates.
The previous Legco Election took place in 2016, in which over 2.2 million voters elected 35 legislators from the geographic constituencies, the only part of the legislature which is generated by direct election.
Taking by-elections into account, 31 pro-democracy legislators have been voted into office in 2016. However, these elected representatives can no longer serve as the voice of the people in the halls of the Legislature.
Of the 31, 4 have emigrated from Hong Kong or have left in exile. 14 are in custody or are serving prison sentences, while 5 have been released on bail. The remaining 10 have stepped back from politics.
The oath taking controversy in 2016-2017 saw six legislators disqualified ("DQ") and removed from office, as a result of China's National People's Congress reinterpreting the requirements in Hong Kong's Basic Law after the legislators have already taken their oaths.
Following the 2019 #AntiELAB movement, the pro-democracy camp initiated a primary election in a bid to secure over half of the seats in Legislature in the election originally scheduled for 2020. 610,000 voters cast their votes in the primaries which saw candidates from across the full spectrum of the democratic camp participate. 18 of them had been sitting members of the 2016 Legco.
However, the primary election was accused by the authorities to be a "plot to paralyze the government", and the police arrested 55 people associated to the primaries under the #NationalSecurityLaw. This includes 16 of the aforementioned 18 sitting Legco members; the remaining two, #NathanLaw and #TedHui, have left Hong Kong in exile.
Source: Stand News #Dec18
https://thestandnews.page.link/Tmr7PZVS2TohiCqWA
#PoliticalProsecution #DQ #HongKongElection #CCPStyle
#Regime #PoliceState #Arrest
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How Hongkongers Respond to "Patriots-Only" #Election
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31663
"Don't Vote" Banner Spotted on Lion Rock Mt. in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31667
"Patriots-Only" #LegCoElection Causes Lowest Turnout in Hong Kong History: 3.12 Million Hongkongers Cast #NoVote
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31665
#Action
#Survey to assess demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile
A political campaign group #AtlasMovement initiated a survey to gauge the demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile.
“We have been thinking of setting up a Democratic Government in Exile to represent Hong Kongers and their interest in front of the international community, and to provide certain key state services,” the group wrote on its website and initiated a survey.
The group explained that the imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw in June 2020 has led to a significant backslide and deterioration of democracy, rule of law and the guarantee of civil and political rights in Hong Kong.
It called the legislative elections in Hong Kong in December 2021 “a sham”, in which Hong Kongers can no longer express their voice or votes inside the city, and have no representation outside.
The survey aimed to assess demand for a Democratic Government in Exile; its representation; its function; how leaders could be elected and sources of funding.
The survey:
https://www.atlasmovement.org/governmentinexile
Source: Citizen News #Dec4
https://bit.ly/33R9Z5z
#Hongkongers #Exile #LegCoElection #GovernmentinExile
#Survey to assess demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile
A political campaign group #AtlasMovement initiated a survey to gauge the demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile.
“We have been thinking of setting up a Democratic Government in Exile to represent Hong Kongers and their interest in front of the international community, and to provide certain key state services,” the group wrote on its website and initiated a survey.
The group explained that the imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw in June 2020 has led to a significant backslide and deterioration of democracy, rule of law and the guarantee of civil and political rights in Hong Kong.
It called the legislative elections in Hong Kong in December 2021 “a sham”, in which Hong Kongers can no longer express their voice or votes inside the city, and have no representation outside.
The survey aimed to assess demand for a Democratic Government in Exile; its representation; its function; how leaders could be elected and sources of funding.
The survey:
https://www.atlasmovement.org/governmentinexile
Source: Citizen News #Dec4
https://bit.ly/33R9Z5z
#Hongkongers #Exile #LegCoElection #GovernmentinExile
Atlas
Survey | Hong Kong Government in Exile?
Hong Kong Government in Exile Campaign Survey
#Statement
#G7, #EU and the #Five Eyes Express Concerns Over China's Control of Hong Kong #LegCoElection
Source: Hong Kong Watch #Dec21
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#G7, #EU and the #Five Eyes Express Concerns Over China's Control of Hong Kong #LegCoElection
Source: Hong Kong Watch #Dec21
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#Statement
#G7, #EU and the #Five Eyes Express Concerns Over China's Control of Hong Kong #LegCoElection
//The Five Eyes and G7 together with the high representatives of the European Union, have issued joint statements expressing deep concern that the Chinese Communist Party has taken away the few remaining democratic elements of Hong Kong's electoral system.
Both statements pointed out that the newly reformed electoral system, with fewer directly elected seats and new vetting procedures that restrict voter choice, undermines the high degree of autonomy promised to Hong Kong in the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
Both joint statements call on China to act in accordance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration and other legal obligations, and to respect the basic human rights and freedoms of Hong Kong as promised in the Basic Law.
They also called on the Chinese and Hong Kong governments to stop suppressing dissenting voices and to stop unreasonably suppressing those who advocate democratic values and defend freedom and human rights.//
[Editor's notes: The Five Eyes countries are the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
The G7 countries are US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.]
Read the statements by the UK Foreign Ministry:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-issues-joint-statement-with-international-partners-on-hong-kong-elections-20-december-2021
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-issue-joint-statement-on-hong-kong-elections
Source: Hong Kong Watch #Dec21
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongWatchOrg/posts/4540172279436543
#HongKongWatch #LegcoElection #FakeElection
#G7, #EU and the #Five Eyes Express Concerns Over China's Control of Hong Kong #LegCoElection
//The Five Eyes and G7 together with the high representatives of the European Union, have issued joint statements expressing deep concern that the Chinese Communist Party has taken away the few remaining democratic elements of Hong Kong's electoral system.
Both statements pointed out that the newly reformed electoral system, with fewer directly elected seats and new vetting procedures that restrict voter choice, undermines the high degree of autonomy promised to Hong Kong in the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
Both joint statements call on China to act in accordance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration and other legal obligations, and to respect the basic human rights and freedoms of Hong Kong as promised in the Basic Law.
They also called on the Chinese and Hong Kong governments to stop suppressing dissenting voices and to stop unreasonably suppressing those who advocate democratic values and defend freedom and human rights.//
[Editor's notes: The Five Eyes countries are the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
The G7 countries are US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.]
Read the statements by the UK Foreign Ministry:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-issues-joint-statement-with-international-partners-on-hong-kong-elections-20-december-2021
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-issue-joint-statement-on-hong-kong-elections
Source: Hong Kong Watch #Dec21
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongWatchOrg/posts/4540172279436543
#HongKongWatch #LegcoElection #FakeElection
GOV.UK
Hong Kong elections, 20 December 2021: Foreign Secretary's joint statement with international partners
The UK, along with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, has issued a statement following the Hong Kong legislative council elections.
#PoliceState
Hong Kong Pro-democracy activist arrested again for posting on Facebook while on bail
#OwenChow Ka-sing, on bail pending his subversion trial, was arrested when he reported back to Police Station on January 12, 2022.
Chow was told he had violated the bail conditions for making a remark on his Facebook regarding the Legislative Council election took place in December in Hong Kong.
On December 19, 2021 (the day set for the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong), Chow shared two quotes on his Facebook page.
The first one came from #ChrisTang, the Secretary for Security which stated "there could be local lone-wolf terrorist attack on election day".
The other one was from a police hotline operator, "If you are frightened, stay home." The quote was captured on July 21, 2019 when hundreds of citizens called police station in Yuen Long for their assistance when pro-democracy protesters were brutally attacked by white-clad local gangsters.
Along with these two quotes, Chow made a small remark that read, "you told me to stay home when being frightened."
Owen Chow is among the 47 democrats being arrested in January 2021 on suspicion of conspiring to subvert state power for their involvement in a legislative council primary election.
Chow was granted bail in June 2021.
Source: Inmediahk; #Jan12
https://bit.ly/3ti1bA3
#Arrest #SocialMedia #LegCoElection #YuenLong721 #StayHome
Hong Kong Pro-democracy activist arrested again for posting on Facebook while on bail
#OwenChow Ka-sing, on bail pending his subversion trial, was arrested when he reported back to Police Station on January 12, 2022.
Chow was told he had violated the bail conditions for making a remark on his Facebook regarding the Legislative Council election took place in December in Hong Kong.
On December 19, 2021 (the day set for the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong), Chow shared two quotes on his Facebook page.
The first one came from #ChrisTang, the Secretary for Security which stated "there could be local lone-wolf terrorist attack on election day".
The other one was from a police hotline operator, "If you are frightened, stay home." The quote was captured on July 21, 2019 when hundreds of citizens called police station in Yuen Long for their assistance when pro-democracy protesters were brutally attacked by white-clad local gangsters.
Along with these two quotes, Chow made a small remark that read, "you told me to stay home when being frightened."
Owen Chow is among the 47 democrats being arrested in January 2021 on suspicion of conspiring to subvert state power for their involvement in a legislative council primary election.
Chow was granted bail in June 2021.
Source: Inmediahk; #Jan12
https://bit.ly/3ti1bA3
#Arrest #SocialMedia #LegCoElection #YuenLong721 #StayHome
獨立媒體
【初選47人案】鄒家成違保釋條件被捕 消息指涉立選相關FB帖文 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
【獨媒報導】涉初選47人案的鄒家成，被指違反保釋條件，現正扣留在北角警署。據悉，當局指他在去年12月19日，所發出一個關於立法會選舉的 Facebook 帖文「被視為危害國家安全」。他將於明日下午被帶上西九龍裁判法院提堂。 去年3月，鄒家成與46名民主派被控「串謀顛覆國家政權」罪，鄒當時被拒保釋，還柙於赤柱監獄。他於去年6月向高等法院
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HK Drifters Received Calls Asking to Vote in the LegCo Election
Source: Citizen News #Dec19
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HK Drifters Received Calls Asking to Vote in the LegCo Election
The Hong Kong Government and a number of companies and organisations had been urging voters to vote in the recent Legislative Council Election. A number of Gangpiao (also known as Hong Kong drifters) told the Citizen News that they had constantly been urged to vote on Dec 19, 2021 (Polling Day) by Chinese-funded organisations and associations of Chinese fellow townsmen, describing it as a "soul-chasing call".
Some of them were worried about the authority treating them unfairly later on if they did not vote in the election. On the same day, a lot of posts on WeChat showed their participation in the election. Some of them were even suspected of breaking the law, as they took photos of their ballots.
A Gangpiao indicated that a number of them were afraid of the consequences if they were found not voting, as they experienced much more pressure than before, and that despite doing their best, would unfortunately go against the law in order to show their participation.
Editor’s Note: According to Cap. 541D(45)(2), a person who, on polling day, films or takes photographs or makes any audio or video recording within a polling station without the express permission of the Presiding Officer; or any member of the Commission; or the express permission, in writing, of the Returning Officer for the constituency or constituencies for which the polling station is used for polling, commits an offence.
Source: Citizen News #Dec19
https://bit.ly/30F0rcm
HK Drifters Received Calls Asking to Vote in the LegCo Election
The Hong Kong Government and a number of companies and organisations had been urging voters to vote in the recent Legislative Council Election. A number of Gangpiao (also known as Hong Kong drifters) told the Citizen News that they had constantly been urged to vote on Dec 19, 2021 (Polling Day) by Chinese-funded organisations and associations of Chinese fellow townsmen, describing it as a "soul-chasing call".
Some of them were worried about the authority treating them unfairly later on if they did not vote in the election. On the same day, a lot of posts on WeChat showed their participation in the election. Some of them were even suspected of breaking the law, as they took photos of their ballots.
A Gangpiao indicated that a number of them were afraid of the consequences if they were found not voting, as they experienced much more pressure than before, and that despite doing their best, would unfortunately go against the law in order to show their participation.
Editor’s Note: According to Cap. 541D(45)(2), a person who, on polling day, films or takes photographs or makes any audio or video recording within a polling station without the express permission of the Presiding Officer; or any member of the Commission; or the express permission, in writing, of the Returning Officer for the constituency or constituencies for which the polling station is used for polling, commits an offence.
Source: Citizen News #Dec19
https://bit.ly/30F0rcm
眾新聞
有港漂稱頻接催投票「追魂call」 微博現疑票站內拍選票照片涉違法
有內地某大城市工作的港人今早出發，早前獲政協出資提供機票住宿，在投票日到內地口岸投票。
The 5th Legco election was held on Dec 19, 2021, breaking a number of records in history.
#LegCoElection #Democrats47 #GoHKgraphics
#LegCoElection #Democrats47 #GoHKgraphics