The content originally appeared on: CNN Hong Kong (CNN)Hong Kong's first 'patriots only' legislative election witnessed a record low turnout on Sunday, reflecting a steep decline in civic and political engagement following Beijing's overhaul of the city's electoral processes. According to a government news release, provisional turnout was 30.2% by close of polls - far lower than the previous record low of 43.6%, in 2000. The last legislative election five years ago saw a 58% turnout. In an attempt to […]
