China issues a stern response to the landslide victory of Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates following the territory's district council elections
“The determination of the Chinese government to safeguard the interests of national sovereign security and development is unshakable,” he was quoted as saying by Global Times, a hawkish newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party.For months, Hong Kong protesters have been demanding that China loosens its grip.
Although district councils have little power and the election is normally a low-key race, over 2.9 million cast their votes in Hong Kong Sunday in a 71 percent turnout, exceeding the 2015 participation levels by nearly 25 percent. People queue to cast their vote in the district council elections in Tseung Kwan O district of Hong Kong on Sunday.Lam issued a statement Monday, saying her government respects the results and promised to “humbly listen” to the public’s opinions.
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