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Hong Kong Delays Election Citing Pandemic, However Democracy Camp Sceptical 36 mins ago enewsbd24 Hong Kong Delays Election Citing Pandemic. Hong Kong: Hong Kong chief Carrie Lam on Friday postponed a September 6 election to the Chinese language-ruled metropolisࢀ™s legislature by a 12 months due to an increase in coronavirus circumstances, dealing a blow to the pro-democracy opposition which had hoped to make big positive aspects. The US shortly condemned the transfer, saying it was the most recent instance of Beijing undermining democracy within the Chinese language-ruled territory. ࢀœThis motion undermines the democratic processes and freedoms which have underpinned Hong…
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