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Added on the 19/09/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
French citizens in Hong Kong cast their votes Sunday in the second round of the French presidential elections. Macron goes into the election with a reasonable lead in polls over Le Pen, an advantage he consolidated in the frenetic final days of campaigning, including a no-holds-barred performance in the pre-election debate. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Sep 19 (EFE/EPA).- Fewer than 5,000 Hongkongers were eligible to vote Sunday to select a powerful committee that will choose a new head of the government in the Special Administrative Region of China.The eligible voter are political elites from pro-Beijing groups and their number is a little over half a percent of the 7.5 million population of Hong Kong.The voters voted for 364 candidates of the 1,500-strong panel that selects the city chief executive and part of its legislature. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE CARRIE LAM MEETS REPORTERS AFTER VISITING THE POLLING STATION AT THE CONVENTION CENTRE DURING THE 2021 ELECTION COMMITTEE SUBSECTOR ORDINARY ELECTIONS IN HONG KONG; AND CITIZENS OF HONG KONG HEAD TO A POLLING STATION TO CAST THEIR VOTE, IN HONG KONG.
Members of the French community in Hong Kong cast their ballots in the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago. IMAGES
Members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council take their oath of office in front of its chief executive after a "patriots only" legislature election last month. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Apr 14 (EFE/EPA).- Lawmakers in Hong Kong on Wednesday began reviewing the Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021, a series of amendments to local laws in line with the sweeping electoral reforms initiated by Beijing in March to ensure only ‘patriots’ can rule the city. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: PEDESTRIANS WALK PAST A GOVERNMENT BANNER PROMOTING AN OVERHAUL OF THE ELECTORAL SYSTEN IN HONG KONG AND LAWMAKERS REVIEW THE IMPROVING ELECTORAL SYSTEM (CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENTS) BILL 2021 DURING A SESSION AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN HONG KONG, CHINA.