Pro-democracy supporters celebrate their candidate’s election victory outside a Hong Kong polling station on Sunday night. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong election result draws cautious response from Beijing
- No direct comment on pro-democracy landslide, but stopping violence and restoring order remain ‘top priorities’
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns any attempt to ‘mess up Hong Kong’ will not succeed
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Hong Kong protests
Pro-democracy supporters celebrate their candidate’s election victory outside a Hong Kong polling station on Sunday night. Photo: AFP
People queue up to cast their ballots for the district council elections at a polling station in Aberdeen Sports Centre on Sunday. Photo: May Tse
Beijing must reassess Hong Kong situation as pro-democracy camp wins big, analysts say
- One option is to hold a commission of inquiry into fallout from protests, former minister says
- Beijing will have to decide whether Carrie Lam will continue as chief executive or not, political scientist says
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Hong Kong district council elections
People queue up to cast their ballots for the district council elections at a polling station in Aberdeen Sports Centre on Sunday. Photo: May Tse