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Lawmaker Advocates for More Direct Elections in Hong Kong

12/10/2025

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Michael Tien Puk-sun, a Hong Kong lawmaker not seeking reelection, calls to increase directly elected seats to widen the political spectrum and boost turnout.
The Legislative Council election left only 20 of 90 seats directly elected, with the rest filled by a limited voter base.
In 2021, Tien urged Beijing to allocate one-third of seats for direct election, but the proposal failed.

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Michael Tien Puk-sun, a Hong Kong lawmaker not seeking reelection, calls to increase directly elected seats to widen the political spectrum and boost turnout.
The Legislative Council election left only 20 of 90 seats directly elected, with the rest filled by a limited voter base.
In 2021, Tien urged Beijing to allocate one-third of seats for direct election, but the proposal failed.