HK’s Lam praises ‘patriots only’ vote despite low turnoutAFP, HONG KONGHong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥) yesterday hailed the outcome of a “patriots only” legislative election that saw a record-low voter turnout and government loyalists sweep every seat. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks at a news conference at government headquarters in Hong Kong yesterday. “Hong Kong is now back on the right track of one country, two systems,” she told reporters. Hong Kong has never been a full democracy under either Britain or China, the source of years of protests. Analysts said the new system could leave Hong Kong’s rulers even more out of touch with its residents.

Source: Taipei Times December 20, 2021 20:29 UTC