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New Territories East By-Election

New Territories East By-Election
The New Territories East by-election held on February 28, 2016, was seen as a test of Hongkongers' preference between pro-establishment, pan-democratic and localist candidates. It was the city's first legislative election after the Occupy Central protests of 2014. Civic Party barrister Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu won.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Top Beijing official Feng Wei is predicting success for young radicals in the Legislative Council poll. Photo: Gary Cheung
Legislative Council elections 2016

Several young Hong Kong radicals likely to get elected to Legislative Council, says top Beijing official

Legislative Council elections 2016

Pro-Beijing camp faces uphill battle in Legco polls, says Rita Fan

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Hong Kong’s pan-democrats must unite in battle for survival ahead of key legislative election

Edward Leung of Hong Kong Indigenous raises his hands in greeting as the Electoral Affairs Commission returning officer announces the results of the New Territories East by-election, with the other candidates looking on. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Hong Kong localist’s vote haul in by-election points to further splits in radical groups at Legco polls

Edward Leung Tin-kei and poll winner Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu acknowledge supporters at the recent New Territories East by-election. Photos: Dickson Lee
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Beyond the by-election: Hong Kong young people fuel rise of localism at city’s universities

‘Beijing will not tighten Hong Kong policy just because radical localist did well in by-election’

A second chance for Hong Kong’s leader? Beijing loyalists speak up for Leung Chun-ying

Maria Tam says it is better to let Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying continue with his policies. Photo: Nora Tam

Newly elected pan-democrat lawmaker Alvin Yeung ‘slightly overwhelmed’ at Legco swearing-in

Alvin Yeung (left) takes a selfie in the chamber with his Civic Party colleagues. Photo: Civic Party Facebook
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Powerful people ‘threatened’ radical Hong Kong localist and his family after Mong Kok riots arrest

Civic Party wins New Territories East by-election, but Edward Leung comes a respectable third

Despite facing a rioting charge, localist Edward Leung garnered 16 per cent of Legco by-election votes. Who voted for him ... and why?

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Edward Leung Tin-kei of Hong Kong Indigenous waves to the crowd as the result is announced. Photo: Dickson Lee

Five localists plan to run for Legco seats in push for Hong Kong independence

Dr Horace Chin, Alvin Cheng, Raymond Wong Yuk-man and Wong Yeung-tat. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong pan-democrats’ fear of being punished by voters proves unfounded

Analysis | Despite by-election victory, Hong Kong’s pan-democrats face tough road ahead to city-wide polls in September

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Localist candidate Edward Leung Tin-kei attempts to become Hong Kong’s youngest lawmaker

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Pro-democracy candidate Alvin Yeung wins hotly contested Hong Kong by-election, while localist Edward Leung has credible showing with 15pc of vote

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Spoiling for a fight: Hong Kong Indigenous candidate Edward Leung upsets the apple cart

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Vox pop: pros and cons of radical politics and filibustering by legislators dominate Hong Kong by-election debate

Medical student Nicky Wong Ho-yi is backing localist Edward Leung Tin-kei. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Who’s running in the New Territories East by-election? Profiles of 3 front-runners

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Clashes break out shortly before polls close in New Territories East by-election, with turnout down on 2012 figures

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Why Hong Kong by-election today matters: rifts in two main blocs could make localists the big winners even if their man loses

Vigorous campaigning continues as New Territories East by-election voters cast their ballots

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Straining to get the attention of every voter in the New Territories East by-election. Photo: SCMP Pictures

New Territories East by-election: pro-government camp ‘will change rules if it wins poll’

New Territories East by-election candidate Edward Leung (right) at a rally in Sheung Shui. Photo: Felix Wong
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New Territories East by-election is a Hong Kong Legco poll like no other

How the New Territories East by-election could help re-write the Legco rule book

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