Pro-Beijing candidates sweep Hong Kong elections
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she was "satisfied" with the election despite the 30.2% voter turnout being the lowest since the British handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997.
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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam Shores Up Beijing's Backing During 'Exceptional Times'
During months of protests, the territory's chief executive has suffered setbacks in the streets and at the ballot box. But she still enjoys support from China, where she paid a visit Monday.
Warnings, Wariness Mingle With Joy After Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Landslide
While Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to listen "humbly" to voters, her backers in Beijing broadcast defiance. The election gave protesters a symbolic win, but its tangible impact remains in doubt.
Joshua Wong Disqualified From Running In Hong Kong Council Elections
An elections official said the pro-democracy activist's call for "self-determination" in the Chinese territory was inconsistent with pledging allegiance to the city and its constitution.
Hong Kong Protests: Chaotic Scenes Unfold In Streets Ahead Of China's National Day
Protesters rained down bricks and Molotov cocktails on government buildings and riot police deployed tear gas in some of the most forceful police responses since protests began in early June.
Hong Kong Government Withdraws Extradition Bill, A Key Demand Of Protesters
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced she is withdrawing the proposed law, which had set off protests now entering their fourth month. Protesters' demands, however, have grown in number.
Hong Kong Protesters Storm Legislative Council On Anniversary Of Handover To China
Scores of protesters furious with Hong Kong's government poured into the legislative chamber and graffitied the walls. The chaos came on the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese control.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Is Freed, Says He Will Join Mass Protests
"Hello world and hello freedom," said the activist, who served a month on a contempt of court charge. Wong called on Hong Kong's leader to resign after protests over a controversial extradition bill.
Hong Kong Executive Apologizes As Protests Continue Over Extradition Bill
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says her management of an extradition bill caused "disputes in society." Protesters say they want the bill scrapped and Lam to step down.