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Hong Kong held a restricted legislative election on Dec. 5, 2025, amid national mourning and low turnout following a deadly fire linked to poor construction.
Hong Kong held a legislative election on December 5, 2025, amid national mourning following a deadly fire in Tai Po that killed at least 159 people, linked to substandard renovation materials.
The vote, restricted to pro-Beijing candidates under post-2020 national security laws and 2021 electoral reforms, faces low turnout due to public trauma, political apathy, and a decline in voter registration.
Campaigning was briefly suspended, and authorities urged participation, arresting several for inciting non-voting.
Analysts see the election as a test of government legitimacy amid ongoing restrictions and public disillusionment.
Hong Kong celebró una elección legislativa restringida el 5 de diciembre de 2025, en medio de luto nacional y baja participación tras un incendio mortal relacionado con una construcción deficiente.