News Alert: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy parties sweeping pro-Beijing establishment aside in local elections, early results show

Figures compiled by the South China Morning Post newspaper show pro-democracy parties winning 108 seats and pro-Beijing parties just 12 out of a total of 452, with many swinging to the pro-democracy camp. The results appear to be an indictment of Hong Kong's political leaders and an endorsement of the protest movement.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 24, 1:50 PM     Hong Kong's pro-democracy parties sweeping pro-Beijing establishment aside in local elections, early results show Figures compiled by the South China Morning Post newspaper show pro-democracy parties winning 108 seats and pro-Beijing parties just 12 out of a total of 452, with many swinging to the pro-democracy camp. The results appear to be an indictment of Hong Kong's political leaders and an endorsement of the protest movement. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071