But the decision infuriated democracy supporters who had warned against any move to delay the polls, accusing authorities of using the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid a drubbing at the ballot box.
The postponement came a day after a dozen prominent democracy activists were barred from standing for election because their political views were deemed unacceptable. Wong was one of those disqualified, along with other young firebrand activists and some older, more moderate democracy campaigners."This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong's prosperity," President Donald Trump's press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, said.
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