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Christine Fong Wins Big with Budget Campaign Strategy

2/12/2026

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Christine Fong Kwok-shan, a Hong Kong politician known as "Queen of Votes," ran a cost-effective campaign, averaging HK$20 per vote.
A South China Morning Post review found candidates spent over HK$200 per vote, including Jeffrey Chan Chun-hung.
Fong won New Territories South East with 58,828 votes and spent HK$1.2 million, including HK$933,000 on advertising and HK$105,000 on office rent.
The victory marks a significant political comeback after five prior attempts.

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Story summary

Christine Fong Kwok-shan, a Hong Kong politician known as "Queen of Votes," ran a cost-effective campaign, averaging HK$20 per vote.
A South China Morning Post review found candidates spent over HK$200 per vote, including Jeffrey Chan Chun-hung.
Fong won New Territories South East with 58,828 votes and spent HK$1.2 million, including HK$933,000 on advertising and HK$105,000 on office rent.
The victory marks a significant political comeback after five prior attempts.