Pro-democracy supporters celebrate after a pro-Beijing politician loses his bid for a district council seat in Hong Kong early Monday. Photo: AP
Pro-Beijing camp’s landslide loss in district council elections ‘a chance for reflection’ on Hong Kong
- Commentators in mainland China say the poll might kick-start some deeper thinking on public opinion and the central government’s approach to the city
- High-profile tabloid accuses the West of helping opposition forces in the race
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Hong Kong district council elections
Pro-democracy supporters celebrate after a pro-Beijing politician loses his bid for a district council seat in Hong Kong early Monday. Photo: AP