Pro-democracy supporters celebrate the defeat of Junius Ho Kwan-yiu, one of the most high-profile losers in Sunday’s vote. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong election result a ‘wake-up call’ for China but will it listen?
- Beijing and its supporters in the city need to carefully review their approach, say analysts as official response remains muted
- State media does not report pro-establishment side’s heavy losses, saying only that elections have taken place
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Hong Kong district council elections
Pro-democracy supporters celebrate the defeat of Junius Ho Kwan-yiu, one of the most high-profile losers in Sunday’s vote. Photo: AFP
Officials open a ballot box at a polling station in Kowloon Tong in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong election results giving opposition 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
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Stocks
Officials open a ballot box at a polling station in Kowloon Tong in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Reuters