Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
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Getty Images Hongkongers are mourning the worst blaze the city has seen in more than 70 years
Hongkongers are voting in an election seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some in the city. The government has mounted a huge campaign to encourage Hongkongers to choose members of the Legislative Council (LegCo). All of the candidates have been vetted to ensure they are loyal to China. The election takes place as many are mourning the Tai Po fire last month which killed nearly 160 people. In recent days, authorities have distributed aid to survivors, arrested suspects and sought to improve building safety, as some Hongkongers raise questions about the incident.
A total of 161 candidates are competing for 90 se
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