HONG KONG ¨C Pro-Beijing candidates swept to victory in an overhauled ¡°patriots¡°-only legislative election in Hong Kong that was deemed regressive by critics, with turnout hitting a record low amid a crackdown on the city¡¯s freedoms by China.
The turnout of 30.2%, was almost half that of the previous legislative poll in 2016, with the latest results showing almost all of the seats being taken by pro-Beijing and pro-establishment candidates.
Some of these candidates cheered on stage at the central vote counting center and chanted ¡°guaranteed win.¡±
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