#BREAKING: @XHNews just released a summary of the contents of the new Hong Kong electoral reform decision. Here's a quick thread. Again, we are still waiting for the full text of the Decision before publishing an explainer. thepaper.cn/newsDetail_for…
https://twitter.com/NPC_Observer/status/1369910225160048641
1. Election Committee
The Committee will be expanded to 1500 members (from 1200), with a new 5th sector, whose membership isn't yet clear, but will at least include HK members of the "relevant national organizations." Unclear if District Councilors would remain on the EC.
The Committee will be expanded to 1500 members (from 1200), with a new 5th sector, whose membership isn't yet clear, but will at least include HK members of the "relevant national organizations." Unclear if District Councilors would remain on the EC.
The Election Committee will elect the Chief Executive. To be a CE nominee, a person must receive at least 188 votes (up from 150) and at least 15 votes from each of the five sectors (previously no similar requirement).
2. Legislative Council (LegCo)
LegCo will be expanded to 90 seats (from 70). Its members will chosen by geographical constituencies, functional constituencies & the Election Committee (EC), but the exact ratio isn't yet clear. EC will also get to nominate candidates for LegCo.
LegCo will be expanded to 90 seats (from 70). Its members will chosen by geographical constituencies, functional constituencies & the Election Committee (EC), but the exact ratio isn't yet clear. EC will also get to nominate candidates for LegCo.
3. New Candidate Qualification Review Committee
This new Committee will vet the qualifications of candidates for the Election Committee, CE, and LegCo to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Basic Law, NSL & NPCSC decisions on oath-taking & LegCo member qualifications.
This new Committee will vet the qualifications of candidates for the Election Committee, CE, and LegCo to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Basic Law, NSL & NPCSC decisions on oath-taking & LegCo member qualifications.
4. Procedure
The NPC authorizes the NPC Standing Committee to amend Annex I and Annex II of the HK Basic Law, which govern the selection of the Chief Executive and formation of the Legislative Council, respectively.
The NPC authorizes the NPC Standing Committee to amend Annex I and Annex II of the HK Basic Law, which govern the selection of the Chief Executive and formation of the Legislative Council, respectively.
After the NPCSC adopts the amendments, Hong Kong is then required to amend its local laws consistent with the amended Annexes I and II. The Chief Executive is required to deliver reports to Beijing on HK's new electoral system and organization of elections.
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Our explainer as well as all relevant legislative documents will be posted here:
npcobserver.com/legislation/np…
npcobserver.com/legislation/np…
Our explainer: npcobserver.com/2021/03/11/202…
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