SAR elections

Since the introduction of direct elections in 1991, Hong Kong's legislature has maintained a semi-democratic structure. The Legislative Council's proportional representation system, the District Council election model, and the functional constituency electoral system have remained largely unchanged for over two decades since Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule in 1997. How have these components of Hong Kong's electoral system influenced the SAR's political development over the past two decades? It's time to take stock.
Since the 1990s, electoral studies have consistently occupied a significant position in the study of Hong Kong politics, with related party politics and parliamentary politics also becoming a focal point. This book begins with theoretical literature, discussing the unique characteristics of Hong Kong's political system and the role of electoral politics within this system, the evolution of Hong Kong's electoral system, and the changes and influencing factors of Hong Kong's election turnout over the years. The author also analyzes the backgrounds of supporters of different parties in various elections by education, age, and social class, summarizing the practical experience of three types of elections: District Council elections, Legislative Council functional constituency elections, and the proportional representation system for direct Legislative Council elections, as well as voters' voting behavior and their impact on Hong Kong's overall political landscape, including party politics, electoral behavior, parliamentary operations, and the balance of political forces.
Hong Kong's electoral politics is about to enter a new phase, and its trajectory is likely to be radically different from that before 2020. This book serves as a sequel and final chapter to "The Political Effects of the Electoral System," published in 2003. It offers a historical review and summary of this system, which has operated for over two decades since the handover in 1997. This book will be a valuable reference for those interested in understanding Hong Kong's electoral experience and analyzing the political transformations of Hong Kong since the handover.

2021-01-01

香港城市大學出版社

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