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Hong Kong
Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. Hong Kong is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. It has a land area of 1104 km2 and shares its northern border with Guangdong Province of Mainland China. With around 7.2 million inhabitants of various nationalities, Hong Kong is one of the world's most densely populated metropolises.
After the First Opium War (1839–42), Hong Kong became a British colony with the perpetual cession of Hong Kong Island, followed by Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and a 99-year lease of the New Territories from 1898. Hong Kong remained under British control for about a century until the Second World War, when Japan occupied the colony from December 1941 to August 1945. After the Surrender of Japan, the British resumed control. In the 1980s, negotiations between the United Kingdom and the China resulted in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which provided for the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong on 30 June 1997. The territory became a special administrative region of China with a high degree of autonomy on 1 July 1997 under the principle of one country, two systems. Disputes over the perceived misapplication of this principle have contributed to popular protests, including the 2014 Umbrella Revolution.
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D-Sides
D-Sides is a 2007 compilation album by the British virtual band Gorillaz. The album contains B-sides and remixes from singles and bonus tracks for the band's second studio album Demon Days. It was released on 19 November 2007 in the UK and on 20 November in the United States and is available in standard and deluxe editions. The Japanese deluxe edition includes three extra tracks, plus the video for 'Rockit'.D-Sides performed similarly to its 2002 predecessor, G Sides, reaching #63 on the UK Albums Chart, while it reached #166 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Background
In a 2006 interview with Verbicide Magazine, band members were asked if a new remix album would be produced for Demon Days as there was for Gorillaz. They answered that it was a possibility and that might involve the Spacemonkeyz again. In the same interview, they were asked if there might also be another G Sides. Again, their answer was that it might be possible. In January 2007, websites began listing a March release date for a Phase 2 B-sides album. One of the websites, musictap.net, later pushed this back to 3 April. According to Gorillaz-Unofficial, the reaction of official parties behind Gorillaz is that the release date is just a rumour for now. On 29 August, musictap.net reported that the B-side album would be titled D-Sides and would be released on 20 November. On 18 September 2007, the official Gorillaz fansite confirmed the release of the album, as well as unveiling the album artwork and track listing. D-Sides was released on 19 November 2007 in the UK and on 20 November 2007 in the U.S.
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Hong Kong (Area Control Centre)
Hong Kong (Area Control Centre) (ICAO: VHHH) is one of 2 key Area Control Centres in the Pearl River Delta and is under the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. HK ACC is based out of the control tower at Hong Kong International Airport.
From this ACC, air traffic controllers provide en route and terminal control services to aircraft in the Hong Kong Flight Information Region (FIR). The Hong Kong FIR airspace covers the of waters off Hong Kong to the south, southeast and southwest. This does not include the airspace and immediate waters off the mainland China and Macau (under Guangzhou FIR). HK ACC does handle flight in and out of Macau International Airport.
Aerodrome Classes
The HKG ACC assumes control of the following classes of airports
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Hong Kong is one of seven ACC that handles air traffic in Chinese airspace:
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Hong Kong legislative election, 1991
The 1991 Hong Kong legislative election for members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo). The election of the members of functional constituencies was held on 12 September 1991 and the election of geographical constituency seats was held on 15 September. It was the first ever direct election of the Legislative Council in Hong Kong history. There were 18 members from directly elected Geographical Constituencies, 21 members from Functional Constituencies, 17 members appointed by the Governor, and 3 official members.
A coalition of the United Democrats and the Meeting Point, together with other smaller parties, groups and independents in the pro-democracy camp had a landslide victory, getting 16 of the 18 geographical constituency seats.
Two-seat constituency two vote system was used with two seats to be filled in each constituency. The voting system helped the pro-democracy coalition win with landslide success and faced criticisms. In the end, the government prescribed simple plurality in the next election.
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Hong Kong legislative election, 2000
The 2000 Hong Kong legislative election for members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) was held on 10 September 2000. The elections returned 24 members from directly elected geographical constituencies and 30 members from functional constituencies,of which 9 uncontested.
General result
Before election:
Change in composition:
(Total votes added up by this reference)
Democratic camp 21 seats, Pro-Beijing camp 39 seats Three Largest Parties:
Vote summary
Seat summary
Geographical constituencies (24 seats)
Voting System: Closed party-list proportional representation with the largest remainder method and Hare Quota.
Election Committee (6 seats)
External links
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Hong Kong legislative election, 2008
The 2008 Hong Kong Legislative Council Election (Chinese: 香港特別行政區第四屆立法會選舉) was held on 7 September 2008 for the 4th Legislative Council since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. There are 60 seats in the 4th Council, with 30 Members elected by geographical constituencies through direct elections, and 30 Members by functional constituencies. Candidates for 14 functional constituency seats were unopposed.
Pre-election issues
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress vote in December 2007 to allow universal suffrage by 2017, and full Legislative Council elections by 2020, tempered the debate on universal suffrage. Wary of political parties, the government sought to defer discussion on other highly sensitive issues until October 2008, in the hopes that the election will be void of focus. The election was therefore fought over issues regarding the minimum wage, health care reform, Old Age Allowance, and the future of RTHK. Also, the case surrounding former Housing Director Leung Chin-man served to highlight the issue of systematic checks and balances, and the lack of political scrutiny of government actions.
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Hong Kong legislative election, 1995
The 1995 Hong Kong Legislative Council general election for members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) was held on 17 September 1995. It was the last and the first fully elected legislative election of the colonial Hong Kong government before transferring Hong Kong's sovereignty to China two years later. The elections returned 20 members from directly elected geographical constituencies, 30 members from indirectly elected functional constituencies, and 10 members from elections committee who elected by all District Board members.
Due to Governor Chris Patten's constitutional reforms, which were strongly opposed by the Beijing government, the nine newly created functional constituencies enfranchised around 2.7 million new voters. As the arguments between Britain and China sparked, politics in Hong Kong became much more involved than previously in Hong Kong's history. New emerged parties, the Beijing-loyalist Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB), the pro-business Liberal Party and pro-democracy Democratic Party all filled up candidates to contest in the election.
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After a six week campaign, we've finally got to the eve of poll - as this programme starts, there are just ten hours until the polls open. Peter Sissons is the presenter. Reports: 1) Robin Oakley on the leaders in the final day of the campaign. 2) Jon Sopel with John Major in Stevenage, who has a raucous reception, and then reporting outside Major's home in Huntingdon. 3) Jeremy Vine following Tony Blair back to Sedgefield Labour Club and then to his home in Trimdon Station. 4) Carolyn Quinn with Paddy Ashdown visiting another school and holding an eve of poll rally in Torquay. 5) Two BBC editors - Peter Jay and Niall Dickson - give their views on the big issues. Later: 6) Anne Perkins's final campaign desk, with the contest in Northern Ireland, Alex Salmond and the SNP, a brief glimpse ...
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Preview to Sunday's legislative elections
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Singapore is renowned as an Asian powerhouse, boasting a clean government, a thriving economy and social cohesion.
Much of this nation's prosperity has been at...
Singapore is renowned as an Asian powerhouse, boasting a clean government, a thriving economy and social cohesion.
Much of this nation's prosperity has been attributed to the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), which has been in power for more than 50 years.
But critics say Singapore's success has come at the price of freedom of expression and real democracy.
This year's general election sees an unprecedented number of opposition candidates contesting, reflecting a groundswell of discontent against the PAP.
This week on 101 East, we ask if Singapore is ready for a political change.
Joining us to discuss Singapore's elections are Siew Kum Hong, the former nominated Singapore MP; and Eugene Tan, a political commentator.
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Singapore is renowned as an Asian powerhouse, boasting a clean government, a thriving economy and social cohesion.
Much of this nation's prosperity has been attributed to the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), which has been in power for more than 50 years.
But critics say Singapore's success has come at the price of freedom of expression and real democracy.
This year's general election sees an unprecedented number of opposition candidates contesting, reflecting a groundswell of discontent against the PAP.
This week on 101 East, we ask if Singapore is ready for a political change.
Joining us to discuss Singapore's elections are Siew Kum Hong, the former nominated Singapore MP; and Eugene Tan, a political commentator.
Social Media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish
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BBC Nine'o'clock News, 30 April 1997
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After a six week campaign, we've finally got to the eve of poll - as this programme starts, there are just ten hours until the polls open. Peter Sissons is the ...
After a six week campaign, we've finally got to the eve of poll - as this programme starts, there are just ten hours until the polls open. Peter Sissons is the presenter. Reports:
1) Robin Oakley on the leaders in the final day of the campaign.
2) Jon Sopel with John Major in Stevenage, who has a raucous reception, and then reporting outside Major's home in Huntingdon.
3) Jeremy Vine following Tony Blair back to Sedgefield Labour Club and then to his home in Trimdon Station.
4) Carolyn Quinn with Paddy Ashdown visiting another school and holding an eve of poll rally in Torquay.
5) Two BBC editors - Peter Jay and Niall Dickson - give their views on the big issues.
Later:
6) Anne Perkins's final campaign desk, with the contest in Northern Ireland, Alex Salmond and the SNP, a brief glimpse of Plaid Cymru, and a reminder of the expectation ahead of the 1992 general election.
7) Profiles of the three main party leaders from Nick Robinson.
8) Peter Snow's final summary of the polls.
9) Brian Taylor on the campaign in Scotland.
10) Robin Oakley on the campaign across the UK.
Followed by a trail for the election night coverage.
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After a six week campaign, we've finally got to the eve of poll - as this programme starts, there are just ten hours until the polls open. Peter Sissons is the presenter. Reports:
1) Robin Oakley on the leaders in the final day of the campaign.
2) Jon Sopel with John Major in Stevenage, who has a raucous reception, and then reporting outside Major's home in Huntingdon.
3) Jeremy Vine following Tony Blair back to Sedgefield Labour Club and then to his home in Trimdon Station.
4) Carolyn Quinn with Paddy Ashdown visiting another school and holding an eve of poll rally in Torquay.
5) Two BBC editors - Peter Jay and Niall Dickson - give their views on the big issues.
Later:
6) Anne Perkins's final campaign desk, with the contest in Northern Ireland, Alex Salmond and the SNP, a brief glimpse of Plaid Cymru, and a reminder of the expectation ahead of the 1992 general election.
7) Profiles of the three main party leaders from Nick Robinson.
8) Peter Snow's final summary of the polls.
9) Brian Taylor on the campaign in Scotland.
10) Robin Oakley on the campaign across the UK.
Followed by a trail for the election night coverage.
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HONG KONG: DEMOCRATS LAUNCH LEGISLATURE ELECTION CAMPAIGN
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(25 Mar 1998) Cant/Eng/Nat
Hong Kong is going to the polls this May for the territory's first Legislative Council election since China regained sovereignty l...
(25 Mar 1998) Cant/Eng/Nat
Hong Kong is going to the polls this May for the territory's first Legislative Council election since China regained sovereignty last July.
However, opposition leaders say that the voting system is so bent against them that it will subvert the will of the people of the territory.
Even so, their Democratic Party has launched its campaign with a prediction of 65 percent support - even though it is unlikely to see that support translated into a majority of seats.
Democratic Party chairman Martin Lee was out and about, helping fellow party members campaign in Shatin, one of the weakest areas in the upcoming LegCo election.
A new 60-member legislature will be chosen by a complicated system in late May.
The Democrats are known for being critical of Beijing and the current executive administration in Hong Kong.
Freedom of speech and protection of democracy are the issues they are most identified with.
But due to changes in electoral law, they are not expected to gain as many seats as they held before the return to Chinese sovereignty.
Lee has predicted his party can only win 15 seats in the 60-seat legislature on May 24.
And he blames it all on the poor electoral system deliberately introduced by the Election Committee, which is backed by Beijing.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Because the whole system was intended to decrease our numbers, inspite of the fact that my party and our democratic allies remain the most popularly supported party in Hong Kong. To assume that we continue to enjoy 65 percent of the popular vote which will mean a landslide victory in any democratic country, when translating in to votes, it's about one quarter at 15 of the 60 seats."
SUPER CAPTION: Martin Lee, Chairman of Democratic Party
Although China granted Hong Kong a high degree of self-rule when it assumed control from Britain, the Beijing government strongly opposed democratic reforms introduced by Hong Kong's last colonial governor, Chris Patten.
Lee calls the new electoral system a farce and says most Hong Kong people don't know what sort of elections they are going to have.
As a former legislator, he has managed to maintain a high profile on his fight for democracy.
He insists that local issues are his main concern.
SOUNDBITE: (Cantonese)
"In the midst of this economic downturwn, we think that the government should freeze all the increment on government fees."
SUPER CAPTION: Martin Lee, Chairman of Democratic Party
Lee and other party members hope to receive the most votes by appealing directly to the public.
However, Hong Kong's history of democratic participation is short and the electorate is notoriously apathetic.
Many don't seem to pay much attention to the May election.
SOUNDBITE: (Cantonese)
"I will not (vote). I am a typical Hong Kong person, a typical, traditional one. I don't care (about politics)."
SUPER CAPTION: Voxpop
The Democrats will have to work hard to get the electorate to the polls.
And even if they do accomplish that, there's still the current executive administration and its Beijing masters to deal with.
Lee knows that the forthcoming election will be a rough ride.
But he has vowed to fight for what he believes in - a democratic Hong Kong.
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(25 Mar 1998) Cant/Eng/Nat
Hong Kong is going to the polls this May for the territory's first Legislative Council election since China regained sovereignty last July.
However, opposition leaders say that the voting system is so bent against them that it will subvert the will of the people of the territory.
Even so, their Democratic Party has launched its campaign with a prediction of 65 percent support - even though it is unlikely to see that support translated into a majority of seats.
Democratic Party chairman Martin Lee was out and about, helping fellow party members campaign in Shatin, one of the weakest areas in the upcoming LegCo election.
A new 60-member legislature will be chosen by a complicated system in late May.
The Democrats are known for being critical of Beijing and the current executive administration in Hong Kong.
Freedom of speech and protection of democracy are the issues they are most identified with.
But due to changes in electoral law, they are not expected to gain as many seats as they held before the return to Chinese sovereignty.
Lee has predicted his party can only win 15 seats in the 60-seat legislature on May 24.
And he blames it all on the poor electoral system deliberately introduced by the Election Committee, which is backed by Beijing.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Because the whole system was intended to decrease our numbers, inspite of the fact that my party and our democratic allies remain the most popularly supported party in Hong Kong. To assume that we continue to enjoy 65 percent of the popular vote which will mean a landslide victory in any democratic country, when translating in to votes, it's about one quarter at 15 of the 60 seats."
SUPER CAPTION: Martin Lee, Chairman of Democratic Party
Although China granted Hong Kong a high degree of self-rule when it assumed control from Britain, the Beijing government strongly opposed democratic reforms introduced by Hong Kong's last colonial governor, Chris Patten.
Lee calls the new electoral system a farce and says most Hong Kong people don't know what sort of elections they are going to have.
As a former legislator, he has managed to maintain a high profile on his fight for democracy.
He insists that local issues are his main concern.
SOUNDBITE: (Cantonese)
"In the midst of this economic downturwn, we think that the government should freeze all the increment on government fees."
SUPER CAPTION: Martin Lee, Chairman of Democratic Party
Lee and other party members hope to receive the most votes by appealing directly to the public.
However, Hong Kong's history of democratic participation is short and the electorate is notoriously apathetic.
Many don't seem to pay much attention to the May election.
SOUNDBITE: (Cantonese)
"I will not (vote). I am a typical Hong Kong person, a typical, traditional one. I don't care (about politics)."
SUPER CAPTION: Voxpop
The Democrats will have to work hard to get the electorate to the polls.
And even if they do accomplish that, there's still the current executive administration and its Beijing masters to deal with.
Lee knows that the forthcoming election will be a rough ride.
But he has vowed to fight for what he believes in - a democratic Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG: LEGCO ELECTIONS: UPDATE
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(17 Sep 1995) English/Nat
In Hong Kong's final election under British rule, voters appear to have come out heavily in favour of pro-democracy candidates who ha...
(17 Sep 1995) English/Nat
In Hong Kong's final election under British rule, voters appear to have come out heavily in favour of pro-democracy candidates who have vowed defiance to communist China.
Shortly after the poll opened, Beijing renewed its threat to annul the electoral results when it takes over in July 1997.
An exit poll broadcast by two Hong Kong television stations suggested that 16 or 17 of the 20 geographical seats in the 60-seat legislature would go to pro-democracy candidates.
Though results were not expected for several hours, the poll suggested a pro-democracy landslide.
Indications are that the Democratic Party, the colony's leading critic of China, captured 12 seats.
Other pro-democracy candidates are running in smaller parties or as independents and several of them appear poised to win.
The exit poll pointed to defeat for the China-backed Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong governor Chris Patten, who infuriated China by changing Hong Kong's election rules to abolish government-appointed seats, described China's latest threat as "characteristically unhelpful".
SOUNDBITE:
But I think that everyone in Hong Kong and out of Hong Kong will have to take account of what the voice of Hong Kong has said today. Nobody is going to pretend that this was other than a fair and open election contest. You look at the figure for voting, you look at the figures in the functional constituencies as well as the geographical constituencies. This has been a fair system and I'm sure that everyone in Hong Kong and well beyond will have to take account of what the people of Hong Kong have said this Sunday in September.
SUPER CAPTION: Chris Patten, governor of Hong Kong
Political commentators said the electoral result looked like being a resounding rebuff to China, which takes over the colony in 653 days.
SOUNDBITE:
We have made our collective will quite loud and clear and it is now up to the Chinese authorities to acknowledge or ignore our voices, but I think the fact that all major pro-China candidates have been defeated is a very good indication of the general mood in Hong Kong that despite all the threats made by China, people in Hong Kong are still looking very much forward to a great democracy and freedom.
SUPER CAPTION: Andy Ho, Hong Kong political commentator
Saturday' vote was carried out under a new and more democratic regime pushed through by the colony's Governor, Chris Patten.
Previously there were a number of appointed seats representing different sectors of the community.
When the governor introduced the arrangement to elect all 60 members of the colony's legislative council it was in the face of angry opposition from China.
In response, Beijing threatened to dissolve all three tiers of government after the hand-over in 1997.
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In Hong Kong's final election under British rule, voters appear to have come out heavily in favour of pro-democracy candidates who have vowed defiance to communist China.
Shortly after the poll opened, Beijing renewed its threat to annul the electoral results when it takes over in July 1997.
An exit poll broadcast by two Hong Kong television stations suggested that 16 or 17 of the 20 geographical seats in the 60-seat legislature would go to pro-democracy candidates.
Though results were not expected for several hours, the poll suggested a pro-democracy landslide.
Indications are that the Democratic Party, the colony's leading critic of China, captured 12 seats.
Other pro-democracy candidates are running in smaller parties or as independents and several of them appear poised to win.
The exit poll pointed to defeat for the China-backed Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong governor Chris Patten, who infuriated China by changing Hong Kong's election rules to abolish government-appointed seats, described China's latest threat as "characteristically unhelpful".
SOUNDBITE:
But I think that everyone in Hong Kong and out of Hong Kong will have to take account of what the voice of Hong Kong has said today. Nobody is going to pretend that this was other than a fair and open election contest. You look at the figure for voting, you look at the figures in the functional constituencies as well as the geographical constituencies. This has been a fair system and I'm sure that everyone in Hong Kong and well beyond will have to take account of what the people of Hong Kong have said this Sunday in September.
SUPER CAPTION: Chris Patten, governor of Hong Kong
Political commentators said the electoral result looked like being a resounding rebuff to China, which takes over the colony in 653 days.
SOUNDBITE:
We have made our collective will quite loud and clear and it is now up to the Chinese authorities to acknowledge or ignore our voices, but I think the fact that all major pro-China candidates have been defeated is a very good indication of the general mood in Hong Kong that despite all the threats made by China, people in Hong Kong are still looking very much forward to a great democracy and freedom.
SUPER CAPTION: Andy Ho, Hong Kong political commentator
Saturday' vote was carried out under a new and more democratic regime pushed through by the colony's Governor, Chris Patten.
Previously there were a number of appointed seats representing different sectors of the community.
When the governor introduced the arrangement to elect all 60 members of the colony's legislative council it was in the face of angry opposition from China.
In response, Beijing threatened to dissolve all three tiers of government after the hand-over in 1997.
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3:57
Preview to Sunday's legislative elections
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(11 Sep 2004) SHOTLIST
File - Recent
1. Hong Kong Harbour view
10 September 2004
2. Exterior of Hong Kong Legislative Council
3. Hong Kong Special Adm...
(11 Sep 2004) SHOTLIST
File - Recent
1. Hong Kong Harbour view
10 September 2004
2. Exterior of Hong Kong Legislative Council
3. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SARS) flag (left), Chinese national flag (right)
4. Close-up of Hong Kong SARS flag
5. Election campaign posters in the street
6. Pan of a poster of Democratic Party
7. Poster of a pro-Beijing party
9 September 2004
8. Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party distributing leaflets
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Yeung Sum, the Chairman of Democratic Party:
"Judging from the mass rally turnout on the first of July, we had half million of people demonstrating in the street to ask for full democracy. So I anticipate the turnout rate for the coming election maybe even up to 60%. Usually the higher the turnout rate, the better the chance to democrats to win more seats, so I will expect the so called pan-democrats to keep the seats up to 26 or maybe up to 27 seats out of the 60."
10. Set up of analyst Joseph Chengfrom the City University of Hong Kong
11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Joseph Cheng, political scientist from City University of Hong Kong:
"The pro-democracy movement is expected to win a few more seats in the legislative elections, it's not expected to secure a majority. Whatever the electoral outcome, it is not expected that the Chinese authority will change its position on political reforms in Hong Kong. However, with a better performance in the election, the pro-democracy movement is certainly expected to be able to exert more pressure on Hong Kong government to accelerate the pace of political reform, although the progress will remain quite limited."
10 September 2004
12. Various of the Hong Kong government office
6 September 2004
13. Various of Chinese Olympic medallists arriving in Hong Kong
File - 1 November 2003
14. Various of the first Chinese Astronaut in Hong Kong
9 September 2004
15. Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party distributing leaflets
16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party:
"As democrats in Hong Kong, we'd like to build up the dialogue and to improve the co-operation with the central government, hopefully they can understand what the democrats are doing, why we are fighting for universal suffrage, because we think that's very important to us, not just the basic right but also the way to improve the governance of the government in Hong Kong."
5 September 2004
17. Set up of Jasper Tsang, former Chairman of a pro-Beijing party in Hong Kong
18. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jasper Tsang, former Chairman of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong:
"I don't think the elections in September will affect the relationship between Hong Kong and Beijing. Our relationship of course is governed by this 'One Country Two systems' policy and by the Basic Law (mini-constitution of Hong Kong). I think more and more Hong Kong people have come to realise that Hong Kong can only thrive on co-operation with the central government and with the mainland (China). I think many Hong Kong people will want to see more of such co-operation."
File - July 2003
19. Various of mass rally in July 1st 2003
20. Various of Tung Chee Hwa, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
File - 1 July 2004
21. Various of mass rally in July 1st 2004
STORYLINE:
Hong Kong's legislative candidates made their final appeals to voters on Saturday in a fiercely contested political showdown that could give pro-democracy opposition figures the most clout they've had since the territory was returned to China.
Such devices would be banned from the polling stations, officials said.
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(11 Sep 2004) SHOTLIST
File - Recent
1. Hong Kong Harbour view
10 September 2004
2. Exterior of Hong Kong Legislative Council
3. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SARS) flag (left), Chinese national flag (right)
4. Close-up of Hong Kong SARS flag
5. Election campaign posters in the street
6. Pan of a poster of Democratic Party
7. Poster of a pro-Beijing party
9 September 2004
8. Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party distributing leaflets
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Yeung Sum, the Chairman of Democratic Party:
"Judging from the mass rally turnout on the first of July, we had half million of people demonstrating in the street to ask for full democracy. So I anticipate the turnout rate for the coming election maybe even up to 60%. Usually the higher the turnout rate, the better the chance to democrats to win more seats, so I will expect the so called pan-democrats to keep the seats up to 26 or maybe up to 27 seats out of the 60."
10. Set up of analyst Joseph Chengfrom the City University of Hong Kong
11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Joseph Cheng, political scientist from City University of Hong Kong:
"The pro-democracy movement is expected to win a few more seats in the legislative elections, it's not expected to secure a majority. Whatever the electoral outcome, it is not expected that the Chinese authority will change its position on political reforms in Hong Kong. However, with a better performance in the election, the pro-democracy movement is certainly expected to be able to exert more pressure on Hong Kong government to accelerate the pace of political reform, although the progress will remain quite limited."
10 September 2004
12. Various of the Hong Kong government office
6 September 2004
13. Various of Chinese Olympic medallists arriving in Hong Kong
File - 1 November 2003
14. Various of the first Chinese Astronaut in Hong Kong
9 September 2004
15. Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party distributing leaflets
16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party:
"As democrats in Hong Kong, we'd like to build up the dialogue and to improve the co-operation with the central government, hopefully they can understand what the democrats are doing, why we are fighting for universal suffrage, because we think that's very important to us, not just the basic right but also the way to improve the governance of the government in Hong Kong."
5 September 2004
17. Set up of Jasper Tsang, former Chairman of a pro-Beijing party in Hong Kong
18. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jasper Tsang, former Chairman of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong:
"I don't think the elections in September will affect the relationship between Hong Kong and Beijing. Our relationship of course is governed by this 'One Country Two systems' policy and by the Basic Law (mini-constitution of Hong Kong). I think more and more Hong Kong people have come to realise that Hong Kong can only thrive on co-operation with the central government and with the mainland (China). I think many Hong Kong people will want to see more of such co-operation."
File - July 2003
19. Various of mass rally in July 1st 2003
20. Various of Tung Chee Hwa, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
File - 1 July 2004
21. Various of mass rally in July 1st 2004
STORYLINE:
Hong Kong's legislative candidates made their final appeals to voters on Saturday in a fiercely contested political showdown that could give pro-democracy opposition figures the most clout they've had since the territory was returned to China.
Such devices would be banned from the polling stations, officials said.
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48:09
Military In Politics: Thailand | Insight | Full Episode
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Since the 1932 revolution which ended 150 years of absolute monarchy in Thailand, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and 11 attempted coups. In ot...
Since the 1932 revolution which ended 150 years of absolute monarchy in Thailand, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and 11 attempted coups. In other words, the military has proven itself to be a constant threat to civilian rule and democracy, ready to grab power when the opportunity avails itself.
But its intervention in the nation’s politics has generated a lot of resentment and resistance from Thai citizens who want the military to stay out of politics for good. To prevent that from happening, the military has drafted a new constitution which gives the institution a permanent role in politics.
To what extent can the people accept the new political framework? Will the military’s permanent presence in politics bring about greater stability, progress and developments to Thailand? Or will it lead to a continued turmoil and further deepen authoritarian rule in the country?
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Since the 1932 revolution which ended 150 years of absolute monarchy in Thailand, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and 11 attempted coups. In other words, the military has proven itself to be a constant threat to civilian rule and democracy, ready to grab power when the opportunity avails itself.
But its intervention in the nation’s politics has generated a lot of resentment and resistance from Thai citizens who want the military to stay out of politics for good. To prevent that from happening, the military has drafted a new constitution which gives the institution a permanent role in politics.
To what extent can the people accept the new political framework? Will the military’s permanent presence in politics bring about greater stability, progress and developments to Thailand? Or will it lead to a continued turmoil and further deepen authoritarian rule in the country?
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10:17
Hong Kong LegCo Election under New Laws - Election of the Selected
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Today we're talking about Legislative Council election in Hong Kong under a new election law and National Security Law.
Even before the election reform in 2021...
Today we're talking about Legislative Council election in Hong Kong under a new election law and National Security Law.
Even before the election reform in 2021, Hong Kong has representations not elected by the general population. There are some countries which have unelected representatives in the respective legislatures.
What makes Hong Kong election revamped to the current shape, where majority of the representations are not elected by the general voters?
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Today we're talking about Legislative Council election in Hong Kong under a new election law and National Security Law.
Even before the election reform in 2021, Hong Kong has representations not elected by the general population. There are some countries which have unelected representatives in the respective legislatures.
What makes Hong Kong election revamped to the current shape, where majority of the representations are not elected by the general voters?
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1:57:36
Distinguished Lecture on “Rising Inequality and Globalisation” by Professor Thomas Piketty
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Poverty and Wealth disparity have become global issues, which present a growing threat to the world. Professor Thomas Piketty, a public intellectual and author ...
Poverty and Wealth disparity have become global issues, which present a growing threat to the world. Professor Thomas Piketty, a public intellectual and author of the best-selling book Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013), offered thought-provoking views and novel ideas on the phenomena of rising inequality and globalisation, as well as their implications for wealth distribution at the lecture held on 5 October 2018.
The Lecture is jointly organised by The Education University of Hong Kong and Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and supported by the Academy of Hong Kong Studies, EdUHK.
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Poverty and Wealth disparity have become global issues, which present a growing threat to the world. Professor Thomas Piketty, a public intellectual and author of the best-selling book Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013), offered thought-provoking views and novel ideas on the phenomena of rising inequality and globalisation, as well as their implications for wealth distribution at the lecture held on 5 October 2018.
The Lecture is jointly organised by The Education University of Hong Kong and Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and supported by the Academy of Hong Kong Studies, EdUHK.
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4:19
Pro-democracy HK legislator serves out his final days
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(30 Nov 2020) When Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, decided at the end of September to serve out an extended term as a lawmaker ...
(30 Nov 2020) When Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, decided at the end of September to serve out an extended term as a lawmaker in the city's legislature, he did not expect that he would resign in less than two months.
The extended term for the city's lawmakers came after Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that legislative elections – initially slated for September – would be postponed by a year, citing public safety issues due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision drew criticism from the pro-democracy camp who claimed the postponement was to prevent the opposition from winning a majority.
Ultimately, most of the pro-democracy legislators decided to stay on for the extended year.
But within a month of the new legislative term, Beijing passed a resolution that led to the disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
That led Wu and 14 others to resign en masse in a show of defiance, leaving mostly pro-Beijing lawmakers in Hong Kong's legislature.
Wu, who is 58 and leads the pro-democracy camp in the legislature, described Beijing's decision to disqualify his colleagues as "sudden", although not unexpected.
"With the latest decision, the central government simply tells everybody in the world that … 'in Hong Kong, we are in total control, everything is under control'," Wu said, in an interview in his office, located in the legislative building. "So, we need to reconsider the way to fight in the coming future."
For Wu, the fight for democracy in the city has always been a long and difficult one, much akin to his nearly three-decade political career, during which he has both won and lost multiple elections.
Wu had been an economics student in the U.S., but in 1991 decided to return to Hong Kong ahead of the British handing over Hong Kong to China in 1997 to "observe the changes" before the transfer of sovereignty.
He cut his teeth in politics as a legislative assistant, working for then-lawmaker Conrad Lam, who was part of pro-democracy party United Democrats of Hong Kong.
Over the course of the next three decades, Wu ran for local elections, serving in municipal and district councils in the city, and in 2012 was elected to the city's legislature.
Since 2016, Wu has also headed the Democratic Party – Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy political party, and has been a prominent voice advocating for democracy in the city.
Wu, who will officially step down as a legislator on December 1, does not yet know what lies ahead for those who support democracy.
But despite the uncertainties that lie ahead, he is sure about one thing – that Hong Kongers must keep their determination to achieve democracy, even if achieving that goal could take decades.
"Keep the determination because dictatorship cannot last forever," said Wu.
"Once we give up, we will never win back, but once we don't give up, then, dawn will come one day," he said.
Wu said that the pro-democracy camp could continue running in future elections, although gaining a seat may not be the ultimate goal.
With the recent disqualifications of pro-democracy lawmakers, he pointed out that even if one is elected, it may not be possible to serve the whole term, since lawmakers could be disqualified by the government.
As he serves out the final days as a legislator, squeezing in pockets of time to pack up his office, Wu has tried to remain in good spirits.
"We need to reconsider the way to fight in the coming future," he said. "Hope is in our heart. When we will not give up, then there is hope."
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(30 Nov 2020) When Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, decided at the end of September to serve out an extended term as a lawmaker in the city's legislature, he did not expect that he would resign in less than two months.
The extended term for the city's lawmakers came after Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that legislative elections – initially slated for September – would be postponed by a year, citing public safety issues due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision drew criticism from the pro-democracy camp who claimed the postponement was to prevent the opposition from winning a majority.
Ultimately, most of the pro-democracy legislators decided to stay on for the extended year.
But within a month of the new legislative term, Beijing passed a resolution that led to the disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
That led Wu and 14 others to resign en masse in a show of defiance, leaving mostly pro-Beijing lawmakers in Hong Kong's legislature.
Wu, who is 58 and leads the pro-democracy camp in the legislature, described Beijing's decision to disqualify his colleagues as "sudden", although not unexpected.
"With the latest decision, the central government simply tells everybody in the world that … 'in Hong Kong, we are in total control, everything is under control'," Wu said, in an interview in his office, located in the legislative building. "So, we need to reconsider the way to fight in the coming future."
For Wu, the fight for democracy in the city has always been a long and difficult one, much akin to his nearly three-decade political career, during which he has both won and lost multiple elections.
Wu had been an economics student in the U.S., but in 1991 decided to return to Hong Kong ahead of the British handing over Hong Kong to China in 1997 to "observe the changes" before the transfer of sovereignty.
He cut his teeth in politics as a legislative assistant, working for then-lawmaker Conrad Lam, who was part of pro-democracy party United Democrats of Hong Kong.
Over the course of the next three decades, Wu ran for local elections, serving in municipal and district councils in the city, and in 2012 was elected to the city's legislature.
Since 2016, Wu has also headed the Democratic Party – Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy political party, and has been a prominent voice advocating for democracy in the city.
Wu, who will officially step down as a legislator on December 1, does not yet know what lies ahead for those who support democracy.
But despite the uncertainties that lie ahead, he is sure about one thing – that Hong Kongers must keep their determination to achieve democracy, even if achieving that goal could take decades.
"Keep the determination because dictatorship cannot last forever," said Wu.
"Once we give up, we will never win back, but once we don't give up, then, dawn will come one day," he said.
Wu said that the pro-democracy camp could continue running in future elections, although gaining a seat may not be the ultimate goal.
With the recent disqualifications of pro-democracy lawmakers, he pointed out that even if one is elected, it may not be possible to serve the whole term, since lawmakers could be disqualified by the government.
As he serves out the final days as a legislator, squeezing in pockets of time to pack up his office, Wu has tried to remain in good spirits.
"We need to reconsider the way to fight in the coming future," he said. "Hope is in our heart. When we will not give up, then there is hope."
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24:34
Singapore elections 🇸🇬 | 101 East
Singapore is renowned as an Asian powerhouse, boasting a clean government, a thriving econ...
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Singapore is renowned as an Asian powerhouse, boasting a clean government, a thriving economy and social cohesion.
Much of this nation's prosperity has been attributed to the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), which has been in power for more than 50 years.
But critics say Singapore's success has come at the price of freedom of expression and real democracy.
This year's general election sees an unprecedented number of opposition candidates contesting, reflecting a groundswell of discontent against the PAP.
This week on 101 East, we ask if Singapore is ready for a political change.
Joining us to discuss Singapore's elections are Siew Kum Hong, the former nominated Singapore MP; and Eugene Tan, a political commentator.
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BBC Nine'o'clock News, 30 April 1997
After a six week campaign, we've finally got to the eve of poll - as this programme starts...
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After a six week campaign, we've finally got to the eve of poll - as this programme starts, there are just ten hours until the polls open. Peter Sissons is the presenter. Reports:
1) Robin Oakley on the leaders in the final day of the campaign.
2) Jon Sopel with John Major in Stevenage, who has a raucous reception, and then reporting outside Major's home in Huntingdon.
3) Jeremy Vine following Tony Blair back to Sedgefield Labour Club and then to his home in Trimdon Station.
4) Carolyn Quinn with Paddy Ashdown visiting another school and holding an eve of poll rally in Torquay.
5) Two BBC editors - Peter Jay and Niall Dickson - give their views on the big issues.
Later:
6) Anne Perkins's final campaign desk, with the contest in Northern Ireland, Alex Salmond and the SNP, a brief glimpse of Plaid Cymru, and a reminder of the expectation ahead of the 1992 general election.
7) Profiles of the three main party leaders from Nick Robinson.
8) Peter Snow's final summary of the polls.
9) Brian Taylor on the campaign in Scotland.
10) Robin Oakley on the campaign across the UK.
Followed by a trail for the election night coverage.
2:31
HONG KONG: DEMOCRATS LAUNCH LEGISLATURE ELECTION CAMPAIGN
(25 Mar 1998) Cant/Eng/Nat
Hong Kong is going to the polls this May for the territory's...
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Hong Kong is going to the polls this May for the territory's first Legislative Council election since China regained sovereignty last July.
However, opposition leaders say that the voting system is so bent against them that it will subvert the will of the people of the territory.
Even so, their Democratic Party has launched its campaign with a prediction of 65 percent support - even though it is unlikely to see that support translated into a majority of seats.
Democratic Party chairman Martin Lee was out and about, helping fellow party members campaign in Shatin, one of the weakest areas in the upcoming LegCo election.
A new 60-member legislature will be chosen by a complicated system in late May.
The Democrats are known for being critical of Beijing and the current executive administration in Hong Kong.
Freedom of speech and protection of democracy are the issues they are most identified with.
But due to changes in electoral law, they are not expected to gain as many seats as they held before the return to Chinese sovereignty.
Lee has predicted his party can only win 15 seats in the 60-seat legislature on May 24.
And he blames it all on the poor electoral system deliberately introduced by the Election Committee, which is backed by Beijing.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Because the whole system was intended to decrease our numbers, inspite of the fact that my party and our democratic allies remain the most popularly supported party in Hong Kong. To assume that we continue to enjoy 65 percent of the popular vote which will mean a landslide victory in any democratic country, when translating in to votes, it's about one quarter at 15 of the 60 seats."
SUPER CAPTION: Martin Lee, Chairman of Democratic Party
Although China granted Hong Kong a high degree of self-rule when it assumed control from Britain, the Beijing government strongly opposed democratic reforms introduced by Hong Kong's last colonial governor, Chris Patten.
Lee calls the new electoral system a farce and says most Hong Kong people don't know what sort of elections they are going to have.
As a former legislator, he has managed to maintain a high profile on his fight for democracy.
He insists that local issues are his main concern.
SOUNDBITE: (Cantonese)
"In the midst of this economic downturwn, we think that the government should freeze all the increment on government fees."
SUPER CAPTION: Martin Lee, Chairman of Democratic Party
Lee and other party members hope to receive the most votes by appealing directly to the public.
However, Hong Kong's history of democratic participation is short and the electorate is notoriously apathetic.
Many don't seem to pay much attention to the May election.
SOUNDBITE: (Cantonese)
"I will not (vote). I am a typical Hong Kong person, a typical, traditional one. I don't care (about politics)."
SUPER CAPTION: Voxpop
The Democrats will have to work hard to get the electorate to the polls.
And even if they do accomplish that, there's still the current executive administration and its Beijing masters to deal with.
Lee knows that the forthcoming election will be a rough ride.
But he has vowed to fight for what he believes in - a democratic Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG: LEGCO ELECTIONS: UPDATE
(17 Sep 1995) English/Nat
In Hong Kong's final election under British rule, voters appear...
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In Hong Kong's final election under British rule, voters appear to have come out heavily in favour of pro-democracy candidates who have vowed defiance to communist China.
Shortly after the poll opened, Beijing renewed its threat to annul the electoral results when it takes over in July 1997.
An exit poll broadcast by two Hong Kong television stations suggested that 16 or 17 of the 20 geographical seats in the 60-seat legislature would go to pro-democracy candidates.
Though results were not expected for several hours, the poll suggested a pro-democracy landslide.
Indications are that the Democratic Party, the colony's leading critic of China, captured 12 seats.
Other pro-democracy candidates are running in smaller parties or as independents and several of them appear poised to win.
The exit poll pointed to defeat for the China-backed Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong governor Chris Patten, who infuriated China by changing Hong Kong's election rules to abolish government-appointed seats, described China's latest threat as "characteristically unhelpful".
SOUNDBITE:
But I think that everyone in Hong Kong and out of Hong Kong will have to take account of what the voice of Hong Kong has said today. Nobody is going to pretend that this was other than a fair and open election contest. You look at the figure for voting, you look at the figures in the functional constituencies as well as the geographical constituencies. This has been a fair system and I'm sure that everyone in Hong Kong and well beyond will have to take account of what the people of Hong Kong have said this Sunday in September.
SUPER CAPTION: Chris Patten, governor of Hong Kong
Political commentators said the electoral result looked like being a resounding rebuff to China, which takes over the colony in 653 days.
SOUNDBITE:
We have made our collective will quite loud and clear and it is now up to the Chinese authorities to acknowledge or ignore our voices, but I think the fact that all major pro-China candidates have been defeated is a very good indication of the general mood in Hong Kong that despite all the threats made by China, people in Hong Kong are still looking very much forward to a great democracy and freedom.
SUPER CAPTION: Andy Ho, Hong Kong political commentator
Saturday' vote was carried out under a new and more democratic regime pushed through by the colony's Governor, Chris Patten.
Previously there were a number of appointed seats representing different sectors of the community.
When the governor introduced the arrangement to elect all 60 members of the colony's legislative council it was in the face of angry opposition from China.
In response, Beijing threatened to dissolve all three tiers of government after the hand-over in 1997.
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Preview to Sunday's legislative elections
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1. Hong Kong Harbour view
10 September 2004
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Preview to Sunday's legislative elections
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1. Hong Kong Harbour view
10 September 2004
2. Exterior of Hong Kong Legislative Council
3. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SARS) flag (left), Chinese national flag (right)
4. Close-up of Hong Kong SARS flag
5. Election campaign posters in the street
6. Pan of a poster of Democratic Party
7. Poster of a pro-Beijing party
9 September 2004
8. Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party distributing leaflets
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Yeung Sum, the Chairman of Democratic Party:
"Judging from the mass rally turnout on the first of July, we had half million of people demonstrating in the street to ask for full democracy. So I anticipate the turnout rate for the coming election maybe even up to 60%. Usually the higher the turnout rate, the better the chance to democrats to win more seats, so I will expect the so called pan-democrats to keep the seats up to 26 or maybe up to 27 seats out of the 60."
10. Set up of analyst Joseph Chengfrom the City University of Hong Kong
11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Joseph Cheng, political scientist from City University of Hong Kong:
"The pro-democracy movement is expected to win a few more seats in the legislative elections, it's not expected to secure a majority. Whatever the electoral outcome, it is not expected that the Chinese authority will change its position on political reforms in Hong Kong. However, with a better performance in the election, the pro-democracy movement is certainly expected to be able to exert more pressure on Hong Kong government to accelerate the pace of political reform, although the progress will remain quite limited."
10 September 2004
12. Various of the Hong Kong government office
6 September 2004
13. Various of Chinese Olympic medallists arriving in Hong Kong
File - 1 November 2003
14. Various of the first Chinese Astronaut in Hong Kong
9 September 2004
15. Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party distributing leaflets
16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Yeung Sum, Chairman of Democratic Party:
"As democrats in Hong Kong, we'd like to build up the dialogue and to improve the co-operation with the central government, hopefully they can understand what the democrats are doing, why we are fighting for universal suffrage, because we think that's very important to us, not just the basic right but also the way to improve the governance of the government in Hong Kong."
5 September 2004
17. Set up of Jasper Tsang, former Chairman of a pro-Beijing party in Hong Kong
18. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jasper Tsang, former Chairman of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong:
"I don't think the elections in September will affect the relationship between Hong Kong and Beijing. Our relationship of course is governed by this 'One Country Two systems' policy and by the Basic Law (mini-constitution of Hong Kong). I think more and more Hong Kong people have come to realise that Hong Kong can only thrive on co-operation with the central government and with the mainland (China). I think many Hong Kong people will want to see more of such co-operation."
File - July 2003
19. Various of mass rally in July 1st 2003
20. Various of Tung Chee Hwa, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
File - 1 July 2004
21. Various of mass rally in July 1st 2004
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Hong Kong's legislative candidates made their final appeals to voters on Saturday in a fiercely contested political showdown that could give pro-democracy opposition figures the most clout they've had since the territory was returned to China.
Such devices would be banned from the polling stations, officials said.
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Since the 1932 revolution which ended 150 years of absolute monarchy in Thailand, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and 11 attempted coups. In other words, the military has proven itself to be a constant threat to civilian rule and democracy, ready to grab power when the opportunity avails itself.
But its intervention in the nation’s politics has generated a lot of resentment and resistance from Thai citizens who want the military to stay out of politics for good. To prevent that from happening, the military has drafted a new constitution which gives the institution a permanent role in politics.
To what extent can the people accept the new political framework? Will the military’s permanent presence in politics bring about greater stability, progress and developments to Thailand? Or will it lead to a continued turmoil and further deepen authoritarian rule in the country?
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Hong Kong LegCo Election under New Laws - Election of the Selected
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Today we're talking about Legislative Council election in Hong Kong under a new election law and National Security Law.
Even before the election reform in 2021, Hong Kong has representations not elected by the general population. There are some countries which have unelected representatives in the respective legislatures.
What makes Hong Kong election revamped to the current shape, where majority of the representations are not elected by the general voters?
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Distinguished Lecture on “Rising Inequality and Globalisation” by Professor Thomas Piketty
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Poverty and Wealth disparity have become global issues, which present a growing threat to the world. Professor Thomas Piketty, a public intellectual and author of the best-selling book Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013), offered thought-provoking views and novel ideas on the phenomena of rising inequality and globalisation, as well as their implications for wealth distribution at the lecture held on 5 October 2018.
The Lecture is jointly organised by The Education University of Hong Kong and Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and supported by the Academy of Hong Kong Studies, EdUHK.
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Pro-democracy HK legislator serves out his final days
(30 Nov 2020) When Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, decide...
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(30 Nov 2020) When Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, decided at the end of September to serve out an extended term as a lawmaker in the city's legislature, he did not expect that he would resign in less than two months.
The extended term for the city's lawmakers came after Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that legislative elections – initially slated for September – would be postponed by a year, citing public safety issues due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision drew criticism from the pro-democracy camp who claimed the postponement was to prevent the opposition from winning a majority.
Ultimately, most of the pro-democracy legislators decided to stay on for the extended year.
But within a month of the new legislative term, Beijing passed a resolution that led to the disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
That led Wu and 14 others to resign en masse in a show of defiance, leaving mostly pro-Beijing lawmakers in Hong Kong's legislature.
Wu, who is 58 and leads the pro-democracy camp in the legislature, described Beijing's decision to disqualify his colleagues as "sudden", although not unexpected.
"With the latest decision, the central government simply tells everybody in the world that … 'in Hong Kong, we are in total control, everything is under control'," Wu said, in an interview in his office, located in the legislative building. "So, we need to reconsider the way to fight in the coming future."
For Wu, the fight for democracy in the city has always been a long and difficult one, much akin to his nearly three-decade political career, during which he has both won and lost multiple elections.
Wu had been an economics student in the U.S., but in 1991 decided to return to Hong Kong ahead of the British handing over Hong Kong to China in 1997 to "observe the changes" before the transfer of sovereignty.
He cut his teeth in politics as a legislative assistant, working for then-lawmaker Conrad Lam, who was part of pro-democracy party United Democrats of Hong Kong.
Over the course of the next three decades, Wu ran for local elections, serving in municipal and district councils in the city, and in 2012 was elected to the city's legislature.
Since 2016, Wu has also headed the Democratic Party – Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy political party, and has been a prominent voice advocating for democracy in the city.
Wu, who will officially step down as a legislator on December 1, does not yet know what lies ahead for those who support democracy.
But despite the uncertainties that lie ahead, he is sure about one thing – that Hong Kongers must keep their determination to achieve democracy, even if achieving that goal could take decades.
"Keep the determination because dictatorship cannot last forever," said Wu.
"Once we give up, we will never win back, but once we don't give up, then, dawn will come one day," he said.
Wu said that the pro-democracy camp could continue running in future elections, although gaining a seat may not be the ultimate goal.
With the recent disqualifications of pro-democracy lawmakers, he pointed out that even if one is elected, it may not be possible to serve the whole term, since lawmakers could be disqualified by the government.
As he serves out the final days as a legislator, squeezing in pockets of time to pack up his office, Wu has tried to remain in good spirits.
"We need to reconsider the way to fight in the coming future," he said. "Hope is in our heart. When we will not give up, then there is hope."
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. Hong Kong is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. It has a land area of 1104 km2 and shares its northern border with Guangdong Province of Mainland China. With around 7.2 million inhabitants of various nationalities, Hong Kong is one of the world's most densely populated metropolises.
After the First Opium War (1839–42), Hong Kong became a British colony with the perpetual cession of Hong Kong Island, followed by Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and a 99-year lease of the New Territories from 1898. Hong Kong remained under British control for about a century until the Second World War, when Japan occupied the colony from December 1941 to August 1945. After the Surrender of Japan, the British resumed control. In the 1980s, negotiations between the United Kingdom and the China resulted in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which provided for the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong on 30 June 1997. The territory became a special administrative region of China with a high degree of autonomy on 1 July 1997 under the principle of one country, two systems. Disputes over the perceived misapplication of this principle have contributed to popular protests, including the 2014 Umbrella Revolution.
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