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Hong Kong residents vote in election designed so that ‘only patriots’ prevail The tightening grip of Chinese-state power comes as President Xi Jinping continues his full takeover of Hong Kong's democracy as China pulls the country further under its influence. It comes as pro-democracy candidates are virtually absent from the first election since China took control of the city's electoral system. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam declared the move is "improving" the electoral system to ensure "patriots administer Hong Kong" as the reality of China's geopolitical ambitions comes to the fore. Related articles Aussie PM rebukes Macron's claims...
