The Economist

Angry voters I: Hong Kong shocks Beijing

Yesterday Hong Kongers went to the polls to elect the territory's Legislative Council. In the highest turnout for any such election (58%), voters sent a clear signal of discontent with China's attempts to stifle democracy. Even more worryingly for Chinese officials, a good number of them supported radicals who believe Hong Kong should decide its own future regardless of China's wishes. Several such "localists" gained seats for the first time


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