Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire

Published: 12/7/2025
Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
Hong Kong is holding elections amid mourning for a deadly fire that killed nearly 160 people, the worst blaze the city has seen in over 70 years. The election for the Legislative Council comes after China implemented changes to ensure only "patriots" could run for seats, leading to some critics questioning democracy. Authorities are encouraging voter turnout with freebies and events, but voter participation may be affected by the recent tragedy in Tai Po.