Voter Turnout Plummets in Hong Kong Election

The transcript discusses the Hong Kong elections, highlighting the government's efforts to increase voter turnout, such as making public transport free. Despite these efforts, voter turnout was low due to dissatisfaction with the choices available. The influence of Beijing is evident, with all elected candidates being pro-establishment and the opposition being eliminated. The public is aware of the political realities, and there are grievances about the rollback of democratic freedoms promised in the Basic Law. The elections were peaceful, but the lack of genuine choice has led to public discontent.

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What impact did the absence of opposition candidates have on the recent elections?