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Presidential Race Heats Up: Lee vs. Chan in Hong Kong

1/2/2026

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Starry Lee Wai-king and Ronick Chan Chun-ying compete for the presidency of Hong Kong's Legislative Council.
A vote is set for January 8.
Starry Lee Wai-king is a member of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong.
Ronick Chan Chun-ying is backed by the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong.
Starry Lee Wai-king, a delegate to the National People's Congress, has not confirmed her candidacy.

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Story summary

Starry Lee Wai-king and Ronick Chan Chun-ying compete for the presidency of Hong Kong's Legislative Council.
A vote is set for January 8.
Starry Lee Wai-king is a member of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong.
Ronick Chan Chun-ying is backed by the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong.
Starry Lee Wai-king, a delegate to the National People's Congress, has not confirmed her candidacy.