Hong Kong
The 5 geographical constituencies consist of the following:
- Hong Kong Island
- Kowloon West
- Kowloon East
- New Territories West
- New Territories East
On 21 January 2010, 5 pro-democracy lawmakers resigned from the Legislative Council in order to trigger a by-election in the 5 geographical constituencies. They claimed that the by-election can serve as a de facto referendum on universal suffrage and the abolishment of functional constituencies. This is known as the Five Constituencies Referendum.
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