Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong banned from running in local elections
- 4 years ago
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Joshua Wong, one of the most active pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, has been disqualified from running in upcoming district council elections.
Local media reported that the Hong Kong government notified Wong in a letter about the ban.
Without naming Wong, the Hong Kong government said it had banned a candidate for advocating "self-determination" for the territory.
He was the only candidate to be disqualified.
Calling the decision "politically-driven," Wong said Beijing had clearly exerted great pressure on local officials.
Joshua Wong, one of the most active pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, has been disqualified from running in upcoming district council elections.
Local media reported that the Hong Kong government notified Wong in a letter about the ban.
Without naming Wong, the Hong Kong government said it had banned a candidate for advocating "self-determination" for the territory.
He was the only candidate to be disqualified.
Calling the decision "politically-driven," Wong said Beijing had clearly exerted great pressure on local officials.