Macao's former top judge to run unopposed in leadership race

Sam Hou-fai nominated by 96% of voting committee

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Macao's former top judge, Sam Hou-fai, announces his candidacy for chief executive on Aug. 28. © Reuters

KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Macao's upcoming election for chief executive will again have just one candidate -- this time Sam Hou-fai, former president of the Court of Final Appeal -- after the Chinese territory's application period for candidates closed on Thursday.

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