Hong Kong Postpones Upcoming Elections By A Year

The video discusses the rescheduling of Hong Kong elections from September 6th to September 5th, 2021, due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Leader Carrie Lam used emergency powers to change the date, supported by China's central government. Initially, Hong Kong had controlled the outbreak, but cases surged in July, threatening the hospital system. Critics argue the election delay is a political move against opposition groups, as 12 Pro Democracy candidates were barred from running, accused of supporting independence and opposing the new national security law.

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