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Experts say Carrie Lam's decision not to seek reelection owes to disapproval of her leadership in Beijing. Mass public protests and COVID have dominated her tenure.
The move comes amid an exodus of liberal academics and a Beijing-backed crackdown on dissent.
Hong Kong held its first major election since Beijing dictated only “patriots” can govern the city, a move that wiped out the pro-democracy bloc and kept voters away.
The city recorded its lowest ever turnout on Sunday, dealing a blow to the Chinese government which hoped to legitimise its overhauled electoral system.
The city recorded its lowest ever turnout on Sunday, as pro-democracy Hongkongers used the free transport on election day for a day off.