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Hong Kong was returned to China from Britain in 1997 absent an established democracy.

Now, a closed-circle election among about only 1,200 Hong Kong elites, most with vast business and political interests in China, has resulted in a Beijing loyalist, widely suspected of being a secret member of the Chinese Communist Party, becoming chief executive for 7 million Hong Kong residents.

Leung Chun-ying, 57, was dogged throughout the election process by questions about his suspected membership in the Chinese Communist Party.

By law, the chief executive cannot be a member of any major political party, let alone the much-feared underground Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong.

Leung denied the allegations but new signs contradicting his denials keep arising, even after his election win.

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  ‘Comrade Leung Chun-ying’, 7 million Hong Kong residents, Beijing loyalist elected, Chinese Communist Party, to lead Hong Kong after disputed election, who denies CCP membership