Why do Hong Kong’s Election Committee polls matter as nominations open?

The nomination period opened on Wednesday for election to the 1,500-member body responsible for choosing Hong Kong’s next chief executive and 40 lawmakers.

The Registration and Electoral Office received 305 nominations for candidacy on the first day of the window. The South China Morning Post explains the significance of the poll, who has signed up and what to watch for. 1. What is the Election Committee and why is…