Name: Patrick Fok on District Elections in Hong Kong
Uploaded: 2019-11-24T10:25:01+05:30
Duration: 8 min 16 s
Description: Elections took place in Hong Kong amid Intensifying protests. 1,090 Candidates are contesting for the district elections.

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Elections took place in Hong Kong amid Intensifying protests. 1,090 Candidates are contesting for the district elections.

Patrick Fok on District Elections in Hong Kong

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<p>Elections took place in Hong Kong amid Intensifying protests. 1,090 Candidates are contesting for the district elections.</p>


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