Primary Taiwanese news agency Central News Agency (CNA) recently reported that the latest public poll conducted by the Institute of Asia Pacific, Chinese University of Hong Kong, shows a sharp rise in dissatisfaction of Hong Kong residents with the SAR government. Dissatisfaction rates reportedly rose by 16 percent in February, and the ratings of city executive officers and senior officials also fell sharply.
Regarding the performance of the SAR government, only 13.5 percent of the residents surveyed expressed satisfaction, down 10.5 percent from the previous survey (conducted in October 2024); 43.7 percent expressed dissatisfaction, up 16 percentage points; and 41 percent responded “so-so,” down 5.4 percentage points. For the overall performance rating of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, the respondents gave 44.2 points (max 100 points, 50 points considered qualified), down 6.5 points from 50.7 points in October last year.
Additionally, the trust in Beijing’s central government was 34.2 percent; 27.4 percent expressed distrust; and 34.9 percent said “so-so”. This same poll has been carried out since the handover of Hong Kong by the British government.
Source: CNA, March 21, 2025
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