POLITICSJul 18 · 09:49 UTCSCMP CHINAMatthew Cheng

Hong Kong unlikely to hold Legco by-election for seat vacated by William Wong

The Hong Kong government has decided against holding a by-election to fill the vacancy caused by William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation, citing time constraints and cost-effectiveness concerns. Secretary Janice Tse Siu-wa mentioned receiving 2,500 public submissions during a consultation on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan.

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