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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Zen Soo

Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record low

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Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city's weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Sunday's district council election was the first held under new rules introduced under Beijing’s direction that effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates.

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