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Hong Kong Leader to 'Seriously Reflect' on Election Results After Landslide
Pro-Democracy Win

William Gallo

   HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader said she respects the results of local
   elections in which pro-democracy forces scored a sweeping victory and
   said she would reflect on them seriously.

   Beijing-friendly executive Carrie Lam issued a statement Monday saying
   the government would listen humbly to the opinions of the members of
   the public after Sunday's local elections that saw a record number of
   voters deliver a stunning rebuke to Beijing.
   "Quite a few are of the view that the results reflect people's
   dissatisfaction with the current situation and the deep-seated problems
   in society," Lam said.

   The government will "listen to the opinions of members of the public
   humbly and seriously reflect", her statement said.

   During Sunday's elections, opposition candidates won nearly 90 percent
   of contested seats, according to public broadcaster RTHK. The democrats
   will now control 17 of 18 district councils, after having previously
   controlled zero.

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