Pro-democracy supporters celebrate the defeat of Junius Ho Kwan-yiu, one of the most high-profile losers in Sunday’s vote. Photo: AFP

China tries to brush off pro-democracy victory in Hong Kong election and blames ‘foreign forces’ for interfering

  • State news agency Xinhua refuses even to report pro-establishment side’s heavy losses and reports only that the elections have taken place
  • Official outlets say government supporters were harassed on the campaign trail and accuse Western countries of fuelling unrest
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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Pro-democracy supporters celebrate the defeat of Junius Ho Kwan-yiu, one of the most high-profile losers in Sunday’s vote. Photo: AFP
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Officials open a ballot box at a polling station in Kowloon Tong in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong election results giving pro-democracy camp huge win boost Hang Seng, as hopes rise violent protests may subside

  • Property stocks – which have been hammered amid violent protests – shoot up
  • Tencent, Wharf REIC and AIA among gainers
Topic |   Stocks

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Officials open a ballot box at a polling station in Kowloon Tong in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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