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Hong Kong elections: You are right about the rotten boroughs, I thought I had recalled reading they were appointed. This Economist article describes the set-up ;

Only half of the 60 seats are elected in the way most people in the West would recognise: via (proportional representation) voting in geographical constituencies. The other 30 are chosen via so-called functional constituencies, where limited groups of voters--mostly with business interests and so pro-government--have the right to select MPs. For example, the territory\'s professions, such as teachers, accountants and doctors, each get to elect one legislator. And even among normal voters, there are many who see an increasing need to stay on Beijing\'s good side, given the territory\'s increasing integration with the mainland.

As to the rest of you reply, I have nothing more to say other than thanks for sharing. It is a fascinating insight.

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