Saturday, 23 November 2019

Hong Kong protesters pin hopes on the ballot box after weeks of violence

District council elections are usually a quiet affair. But young candidates sense change

Clarisse Yeung believes the road to full democracy in Hong Kong will pass through a dog park. Specifically a dog park that she has promised to build if her coalition sweeps local elections today.

The district council elections held in Hong Kong every four years are normally a sleepy affair, with low turnout, mostly because councillors have very limited powers and budget, as well as a reputation for graft.

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