HONG KONG -- Hong Kong residents shunned the city's district council election on Sunday, with voter turnout sharply dropping despite relentless efforts by the government to boost the numbers.
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Hong Kongers shun 'patriots only' polls as turnout plummets to 27.5%
Participation down from 71% in 2019 despite relentless efforts to get out the vote
Police stand guard outside a polling station during the District Council election in Hong Kong on Dec. 10. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
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