Hong Kong optimism ebbing under China rule: poll
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Ten years after Hong Kong's return from British to Chinese rule, public optimism over its future under Chinese rule has dipped amid demands for direct elections, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
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Concern about the economy has jumped to the front of voters' minds as optimism about the nation's direction has dipped to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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Hong Kong&#39;s pro-democracy politicians failed to increased their numbers in the legislature by as much as expected in an election with a record turnout, defusing the outcry for China to allow fuller elections.
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BERLIN, Dec. 13 -- The world's perception of China as a major global power is growing, with many people believing it will rival the United States in influence by 2020, according to a major survey released this week.
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Guardian poll shows 55% of voters feel confident despite economic chills
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Hong Kong residents voted on Sunday in a legislative election that could bring big gains for the democracy camp, which has angered Beijing by demanding universal suffrage in the former British colony.
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Business confidence is rising in Hong Kong with a third of companies saying that economic prospects will improve in 2005.
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Hong Kong authorities defended  themselves on Wednesday against complaints of poor organization  of Sunday's legislative election, and insisted the poll was  open and honest.
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With Beijing attempting to influence the outcome from the sidelines, Hong Kong voters will go to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections.
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VOTERS go to the polls in Hong Kong tomorrow after one of the Chinese territory&#39;s dirtiest election campaigns, during which Beijing has warned that a victory by pro-democracy candidates would &quot;sink the city in long turmoil&quot;.
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Hong Kong's chief executive says Beijing will allow the region's people directly elect their leader by 2017.
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HONG KONG - Hong Kong voters made a strong turnout Sunday in a hard-fought legislative election being closely watched by Beijing. As of 5:30 pm, turnout was 35.
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HONG KONG The biggest vote winners - pro-democracy forces - in Hong Kong&#39;s Legislative Council elections on Sunday are destined to lose.
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Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp makes few gains, but adds a new character to the legislature's cast
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The people of Hong Kong voted today in elections that could give pro-democracy figures more clout than any time since China reclaimed the territory in July 1997 - following a campaign marred by scandal and alleged intimidation.
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It has been 10 years since the handover, and Hong Kong sparkles. But can it find still greater success in a changing China  -  and a changing world?
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HONG KONG - Hong Kong voters go to the polls Sunday in an election that&#39;s expected to leave pro-democracy forces with more bargaining power in their demands for more democracy.