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October 29, 20197.00 Joshua Wong will not be able to run in the Hong Kong district elections on November 24th: the former leader of the 'umbrella movement' in 2014 and among the activists most in view of the protests that have involved the city for almost 5 months, has been disqualified because the candidacy does not meet the electoral requirements. The government explained that defending or promoting the former colony's self-determination is contrary to the requirement that a candidate must support the Basic Law (local constitution) and express loyalty to Hong Kong.Hong Kong activist banned from voting
2019-10-29T06:27:49.761Z
7.00 Joshua Wong will not be able to run in the Hong Kong district elections on November 24th: the former leader of the 'umbrella movement' of 2014 and among the activists most in view of the protests that have involved the city for almost 5 months, has been disqualified because the application does not meet the electoral requirements. The government explained that defending or promoting the former colony's self-determination is contrary to the requirement that a candidate must support the Basic Law (local constitution) and express loyalty to Hong Kong.
Source: rainews