Interactive guide: what Hong Kong’s new chief executive has pledged for the territory

Hong Kong – With a strong background in real estate, CY Leung’s political career began in 1985 when he was elected into the Basic Law Consultative Committee of Hong Kong. Over the years, he has served as chairperson of the Hong Kong government’s Executive Council and the Hong Kong Coalition...

April 17th, 2012 | Hong Kong Vox | Read More

“CE Election”: Leung pledged to protect Hong Kong’s core values and also work with his fellow candidates

Hong Kong — Hong Kong’s new chief executive, C.Y. Leung pledged to protect Hong Kong’s core values and and also to work with his fellow candidates Henry Tang Ying-yen and Albert Ho Chun-yan. “I hope to cooperate with Mr Ho and Mr Tang to work in the future,” said Leung....

CY Leung wins Chief Executive election

Hong Kong – CY Leung has been elected for a five-year term of office as Hong Kong’s next Chief Executive after a tumultuous campaign period filled with many ups and downs in his public popularity. CY Leung, Hong Kong's new Chief Executive Leung won with 689 votes by a 1,20o member election...

March 25th, 2012 | CE "Election" Vox, Featured Vox, | | Read More

CE “Election”: Round One Voting Ends, Counting Begins

Hong Kong — The first round of voting has ended for selecting Hong Kong’s next Chief Executive. A 1,200 member election committee voted at the polling station in the Wanchai district to cast their votes. The three candidates CY Leung, Henry Tang and Albert Ho were present at the Wanchai Convention...

March 25th, 2012 | CE "Election" Vox, Hong Kong Vox | Read More

CE “Election”: Over half cast blank vote in people’s poll

Hong Kong — The majority of people who cast their vote in Friday’s public poll abstained from choosing any of the three candidates for Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Elections. More than 200, 000 people turned up to cast their votes in the mock poll conducted by the University of Hong...

March 25th, 2012 | CE "Election" Vox, Hong Kong Vox | Read More

Live Coverage of the Hong Kong Chief Executive Election

Follow Vox-Asia’s live coverage of Hong Kong’s 2012 Chief Executive Election here. Chief Executive Election 2012

March 23rd, 2012 | CE "Election" Vox, Hong Kong Vox | Read More

CE “Election”: Protest March for Universal Suffrage Attracts 3,000 Demonstrators

Hong Kong — About three thousand protesters turned up Saturday to march in demand of universal suffrage in Hong Kong. They are angered by the “small-circle” nature of elections in Hong Kong — including the poll to choose the next Chief Executive who will be chosen by an electoral...

March 3rd, 2012 | CE "Election" Vox | Read More

CE “Election”: A Politically Incorrect Dream For British Cartoonist

Hong Kong — “Huge chin, funny eyebrows, usually looks like he is a bit drunk.” For British cartoonist Harry Harrison, scandal-streaked Henry Tang is his favourite when it comes to lampooning the three candidates vying to become Hong Kong’s next Chief Executive (CE) on March 25. Meet...

March 3rd, 2012 | CE "Election" Vox | Read More