We must resist until China gives Hong Kong a say in our future Read moreSunday’s result was a widely expected victory for Beijing’s anointed candidate. “Lam has demonstrated more obedience during her tenure in government,” said Matthew Wong, a politics professor at Hong Kong University. Lam’s loyalty proved far more important than the will of ordinary Hong Kong citizens. Lam will begin her five-year term on 1 July, and Chinese president Xi Jinping is expected to travel to the Hong Kong to swear her in. Lam directly benefitted from the lack of open elections, and would likely have lost if Hong Kong citizens were given a “one person, one vote” system.

Source: The Guardian March 26, 2017 03:38 UTC