The elaborate arrangements surrounding the pre-determined outcome speak to Beijing’s desire for a veneer of democracy. Though they voted in a secret ballot, Hong Kong’s electors were all carefully vetted.
The British handed Hong Kong over to mainland China in 1997 under the “one country, two systems” framework, which promised the city certain freedoms not found on the mainland, including freedom of speech and assembly. “Human rights over power, the people are greater than the country,” the banner read. “One person, one vote for the chief executive. Immediately implement dual universal suffrage.”
His rise grew out of massive anti-government protests in 2019 that spiraled into violent clashes. As security secretary, he oversaw the police campaign to confront protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets, then rounded many of them up for arrest later.
He is a poor puppet controlled by dictator No one trust Hongkong dictatorship
it's not election
More like selected by Beijing
He was APPOINTED by emperor Xi
Should be 'appointed' by CCP
puppet election HongKong
“ELECTED?” Do better
Selection of a mayor
“Elected”
Should’ve put “elected” instead
Change the title please, replace the 'elected' with 'selected'.
No election
One candidate, less than 1500 allowed voters in a city of 7.5 million. Elected, alright.
Yeah this is misleading to say John Lee was elected - he is selected as the colonial regime in Hong Kong.
Election allows free choices while this is just a show.
John Lee said in press conference after 'election', '......I understand we love Hong Kong as a country......' JohnLeeVotesObtainedPercentage0.03%
not 'elected' but 'selected'
It was not an “election” he was appointed the position
“Elected”? Words have meaning
*selected
Peking loyalist John Lee selected as Hong Kong's next leader congrats for coming first and last. I hope you feel so proud to win a 'race' against yourself
Only one appointed candidate. What a joke!
Elected ❌ Selected ✅
Appointed. Not elected.
It is not election, fuxk it
Elected? Wow😮
Selected
BREAKING: the u.s. so disappointed that china's Hong Kong's next leader is not elected by the city's pro-the u.s. election committee.
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics!!
Why bother with this sham just appoint him
Not elected, just appointed by Beijing
Appointed would be a more appropriate description than elected. There was only 1 candidate in the 'election'. only 1500 individuals had the right to vote (out of 7 million citizens).
Could it have turned out any other way?
What a joke ! Doe he really need these votes when his puppet license is issued by Beijing?
Sheesh the Chinese really ruined the “50 year rule”.
He was elected? Like joe Biden lol
Is this the rigged election the GQP has been screaming about? That is, the kind they couldn’t have here
Very largely.
'elected'
Not elected. APPOINTED DESIGNATED.
BREAKING ELECTED!!!! WTF!? 'Dictatorship chose John Lee...' is what you should have been writing!
Fake election and false democracy in China style. Self-deception of the highest order.
HongKong should be proud to be a part of China,therefore don’t let our Americans 🇺🇸Politicians play you around and be the 1st to initiate such proud action and you would be honorably remembered in history from all of those with integrity and self respect 🦅🙏🏼🦅
By a committee. Sounds a lot like fraud...
“Elected” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here
So long Hong Kong. 😞
The only person running is expected to win? And you call it elected? It’s closer to appointed.
eLeCtIoN
Lol of course he was
Who couldve seen this coming
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