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Hong Kong Politics

Hong Kong activists regain seats

Five activists who resigned from Hong Kong's Legislative Council to force a democracy debate win back their seats in a by-election. Ref. Source 1

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Hong Kong democracy protesters defy calls to disperse

Beijing's refusal to allow a genuine choice of candidates for election in 2017 is behind chaotic scenes. Ref. USAToday

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CY Leung: 'Democracy would see poorer people dominate Hong Kong vote':

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying told media that if the government met pro-democracy protesters' demands it would result in the city's poorer people dominating elections. Ref. Source 7

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Hong Kong lawmakers reject Beijing-backed election reform

Hong Kong lawmakers rejected Beijing-backed election reforms that sparked huge street protests last year. Ref. USAToday

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Amid protests and poor weather, a tiny election committee drawn mostly from Hong Kong's elite has chosen the city's next leader.

Carrie Lam was selected to be the fourth Hong Kong chief executive, with 777 of 1,194 possible votes.

A former deputy to current Chief Executive CY Leung, Lam will be the first female leader in the city's history. Ref. CNN.