3 w. ago Northern Metropolis, employment take centre stage at third Legco poll forum

Candidates in the Hong Kong Legislative Council election have called for more local jobs and faster development of transport infrastructure in a megaproject near the border, using the third government-run forum to pitch their solutions to long-standing problems. At Wednesday’s forum for the New Territories North constituency, which covers the North District and Tin Shui Wai, all five candidates pledged to push forward the development of the Northern Metropolis. The project located in the...

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3 w. ago Northern Metropolis, employment focus of Hong Kong’s third Legco poll forum

Candidates in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council election have called for more local jobs and faster development of transport infrastructure for a megaproject near the border, using the third government-run forum to pitch their solutions to long-standing problems. At Wednesday’s forum for the New Territories North constituency, which covers the North District and Tin Shui Wai, all five candidates pledged to push forward the development of the Northern Metropolis. The project located in the...

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3 w. ago Hopefuls spar over livelihood issues, upping ante at Hong Kong Legco poll forums

Candidates in Hong Kong’s coming Legislative Council poll sparred over livelihood issues on the second day of government-led election forums, upping the ante after a sedate first day as a newcomer also challenged an incumbent to account for his record. In a shift of tempo, the host at the two forums on Wednesday, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon for constituencies in the northern New Territories, also reminded candidates that they could express different opinions during the...

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3 w. ago 5 candidates raise livelihood issues in first Legco poll forum but avoid debate

Livelihood issues have emerged as a key focus of Hong Kong’s first government-held Legislative Council election forum, although there was little confrontation among candidates who refrained from questioning one another at the event. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai praised the orderly and “vibrant” atmosphere of the event on Tuesday, which covered the New Territories South West constituency. It was the first of 39 “Patriots Collaborate for Good Governance”...

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3 w. ago First Legco poll forum held as candidates raise livelihood issues, avoid debate

Hong Kong’s first government-held Legislative Council election forum has been held with livelihood issues emerging as a key focus, although there was little confrontation among the five candidates, who refrained from questioning one another at the event. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai praised the orderly and “vibrant” atmosphere of the event on Tuesday, which covered the New Territories South West constituency. It was the first of 39 “Patriots Collaborate...

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3 w. ago First Legco poll forum with 5 candidates zooms in on livelihood issues

Hong Kong’s first government-run Legislative Council election forum has been held with livelihood issues emerging as a key focus, although there was little confrontation among the five candidates, who refrained from questioning one another at the event. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai praised the orderly and “vibrant” atmosphere of the event on Tuesday, which covered the New Territories South West constituency. It was the first of 39 “Patriots Collaborate...

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3 w. ago First Hong Kong Legco poll forums zoom in on livelihood issues

Hong Kong held its first two government-run Legislative Council election forums on Tuesday with livelihood issues emerging as a key focus, as candidates highlighted their own platforms and ideas while largely refraining from questioning one another. While the events were going on, the Post learned that at least two broadcasters cancelled their forums after candidates began pulling out soon after the government announced on Monday that it would for the first time hold such sessions. Secretary for...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong’s economy, global ties main issues at party’s Legco election forum

Hong Kong’s economic development and its global ties have emerged as the common concerns in the first Legislative Council election forum organised by the biggest local political party. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) on Monday hosted all 50 candidates running for 40 Legco seats in the Election Committee constituency. They presented their political platforms to the party’s more than 100 committee members ahead of next month’s poll. The forum was held...

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