And that showed 80% opposition, despite a robust public opinion survey two years ago finding 60% support for same-sex marriage. …The huge gap between public opinion (as shown in the scientific survey) and the LegCo vote reflects the unrepresentativeness of our “patriots-only” legislature. As for the role of public opinion – the whole post-2019 ‘patriots-only’ move away from competitive elections tells you all you need to know. Launched in September 2023, the government’s Night Vibes Hong Kong campaign was once billed as the marquee push to revive tourism and domestic spending post-Covid. But earlier this month, when a pro-establishment party urged Hong Kong to boost its “night-time economy,” reporters noticed that the campaign’s dedicated website had quietly vanished.