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Hong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidates
Residents in Hong Kong went to the polls for the district council elections, the first since an electoral overhaul under Beijing's guidance that effectively excluded pro-democracy candidates. The turnout is expected to be lower due to rule changes, including the elimination of directly elected seats. This election will serve as a gauge of public sentiment towards the new "patriots"-only system. The electoral laws were amended in 2021, reducing public voting ability and increasing pro-Beijing lawmakers.
Residents in Hong Kong went to the polls for the district council elections, the first since an electoral overhaul under Beijing's guidance that effectively excluded pro-democracy candidates. The turnout is expected to be lower due to rule changes, including the elimination of directly elected seats. This election will serve as a gauge of public sentiment towards the new "patriots"-only system. The electoral laws were amended in 2021, reducing public voting ability and increasing pro-Beijing lawmakers. 
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