The city is set to vote on Sept 6, with the opposition hoping to win a historic majority due to widespread resentment of Beijing’s new security law.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is set to announce later on Friday the delay of a legislative election due to coronavirus risks, according to a Cable TV report, dealing a blow to the hopes of the pro-democracy opposition in the Chinese ruled city.
The city is set to vote on Sept 6, with the opposition hoping to win a historic majority widespread resentment of Beijing’s imposition of a new security law widely criticised by Western countries as eroding citizens’ rights.
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