Democratic Party picks ‘mild, not controversial’ Lo Kin-hei to lead it through turbulent times for Hong Kong opposition
- Party’s new chairman keen to regain presence in Legco, hopes to contest elections next year
- Lo, 36, aims to reach out to younger Hongkongers through his strong social media presence
Lo Kin-hei is not someone widely recognised in Hong Kong, but it looks like that is about to change.
At 36, the registered social worker and opposition politician has just become the youngest person to helm the city’s largest traditional pan-democratic party.
He was elected chairman of the Democratic Party early this month, at possibly the lowest point for opposition politicians and at a time when many are wondering if the party ought to contest elections again.
The resignations have all but wiped out the opposition bloc in the legislature, raising questions about the effectiveness of the walkout.
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In an interview with the Post, Lo said he had no definite answers yet as Hong Kong’s political climate was changing by the day, but he was keen for the party to regain a presence in Legco.
