HONG KONG, Nov 22 — Abuse, threats, protests and police cordons: First-time candidate Kwan Siu Lun says campaigning for this weekend’s district elections in Hong Kong has been a dangerous business in the white heat of the city’s political crisis. Polling stations are due to open across Hong...
In this picture taken on November 21, 2019, district council election candidate Kwan Siu Lun speaks at his street booth in the Hung Hom district in Hong Kong. — AFP pic
But with protests coursing through the city, pro-democracy candidates are hoping for a dramatic swing in their favour. In a city beset by violence, candidate Kwan says he has tried to tip-toe around the conflicting political opinions. By contrast, members of the city’s legislature are elected by a combination of popular vote and industry groups stacked with Beijing loyalists, while the city’s chief executive is chosen by a similarly pro-establishment committee.
Kwan says he did not plan to run. Then protests unfurled on June 9 against an extradition bill to China. They have not stopped since. “Some shops have refused to put up my poster even though the owners privately support me” she said, explaining they are worried about provoking the protesters.
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