Donations for election winner totalled HK$18.7 million – with a large proportion coming from business leaders and their wives, children and staff
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is still chosen from among nominees submitted by the CEC, showing the dictatorial nature of China’s relationship with the SAR. The people of Hong Kong should avail of Article 39 of the Basic Law, which acknowledges that the people have the right to hold referendums. To curb corruption, the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years, and 1/4 of all MPs should face election each year. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.