Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong banned from running in local elections

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong banned from running in local elections

'홍콩 시위 주역' 조슈아 웡, 11월 지방선거 출마 금지당해br br Joshua Wong, one of the most active pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, has been disqualified from running in upcoming district council elections. br Local media reported that the Hong Kong government notified Wong in a letter about the ban. br Without naming Wong, the Hong Kong government said it had banned a candidate for advocating "self-determination" for the territory. br He was the only candidate to be disqualified.br Calling the decision "politically-driven," Wong said Beijing had clearly exerted great pressure on local officials.


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Uploaded: 2019-10-29

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