Hong Kong activist on his election disqualification

A  Hong Kong activist said Friday that being barred from running in a local election will t stop cause for democracy in semi-automous Chinese territory.

A dozen pro-democracy candidates, including prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, were disqualified from running in legislative elections as y were deemed to t comply with Basic Law or pledge allegiance to city and Beijing.

mass disqualification marked a setback for opposition camp, which h aimed to win a majority of seats in legislature this year.

Earlier this month y held an ufficial primary with candidates including Wong topping polls.

"Beijing has std multiple acts to prevent opposition bloc from taking majority in Hong Kong legislature," he said.

"I just hope to let Beijing (be) aware that even we can't run for office, we will still have our position and engment in democracy movement in Hong Kong," he said.

Hong Kong's Legislative Council election was anunced for September 6, but w many local media reports say it will be delayed.