themselves pro— democratic. pollsters are predicting a 30 year low voter turnout. beige and has imposed a sweeping reform of hong kong's electoral system. it means that only candidates in deemed patriotic are eligible to stand. it leads many to question if this election is simply a show. last year, the entire pro—democracy camp resigned en masse following the disqualification of alleged —— co— councilmember. it was later followed by the arrest of 47 pro—democracy candidates who stood in an unofficial primary election. one year on they remain in custody under the suspicion of violating the controversial national security law. critics say hong kong's political freedoms have been dismantled. pro— establishment candidates say the changes in hong kong have helped to restore stability.— hong kong have helped to