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Coverage dated May 1, 2023 to May 2, 2023

Hong Kong to Slash Directly Elected Seats in Setback to Democracy

Headline from Voice of America

The proposed overhaul will reduce the proportion of directly elected seats in the municipal-level organization to about 20%

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Los Angeles Times

    Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to cut most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public.

  2. Voice of America

    Hong Kong to Slash Directly Elected Seats in Setback to Democracy (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The proposed overhaul will reduce the proportion of directly elected seats in the municipal-level organization to about 20%

  3. The Diplomat

    Hong Kong to Cut Elected Council Seats in Blow to Democracy (opens The Diplomat)

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    The Diplomat's feed description

    Chief Executive John Lee’s proposal would reduce the proportion of directly elected seats in local district councils to about 20 percent, from some 90 percent currently.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory.

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