Rappler's latest stories on Hong Kong elections
[OPINION] The voters of Hong Kong have spoken
The protest must now be seen not as a young people’s movement, but as a grassroots rejection of Beijing’s rule
Chinese state media downplay, discredit Hong Kong elections
The Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece the People's Daily says 'social unrest... has seriously disrupted the electoral process' after pro-democracy Hong Kong candidates seize an overwhelming majority of the 452 elected seats.
Hong Kong elections showed 'great spirit', says dissident artist
'I think that great spirit was shown.... That's how powerful democracy is,' says Badiucao, an Australia-based Chinese dissident artist
Hong Kong establishment crushed at polls in stark message to Beijing
(UPDATED) Candidates seeking to loosen control by China seized an overwhelming majority – 388 seats out of 452 – in the city's 18 district councils
Chinese state media urge Hong Kongers to 'vote to end violence'
The big turnout is widely expected to benefit democratic forces
Protests drive record poll turnout in Hong Kong
(3rd UPDATE) The selection of 452 councillors – handling community-level concerns such as bus routes and garbage collection – takes on new significance following months of political unrest
Hong Kong protests slacken ahead of closely watched poll
Postings by pro-democracy users on the internet urge voters to go to polling stations early and for supporters 'not to jeopardize the election'
Student shot by Hong Kong police urges voter turnout
Chow Pak-kwan says he hopes 'Hong Kong people can cast their votes to earn more democracy in a peaceful way'
'Unfair' Hong Kong election sparks fresh democracy calls
It is the first leadership vote since mass pro democracy protests in 2014 failed to win political reform and comes as fears grow that China is tightening its grip on semi autonomous Hong Kong
Hong Kong finance chief resigns, tipped for leadership race
Finance secretary John Tsang has yet to confirm whether he will run for the leadership but his resignation is seen as a signal that he will enter the race
Hong Kong launches legal bid against 4 pro-democracy lawmakers
It comes as concerns grow that Beijing is stepping up interference in the semi autonomous city s politics after two lawmakers advocating a complete split from China were banned from taking up their seats in parliament
Newly elected Hong Kong lawmaker reports 'death threats'
Eddie Chu who is also an environmentalist says he was unable to go home because he was being stalked and the safety of his family threatened
China warns new Hong Kong lawmakers not to back independence
Beijing: We firmly oppose any activity relating to Hong Kong independence in any form inside or outside the Legislative Council
Young anti-China activists victorious in Hong Kong vote
UPDATED 4 of the new breed of candidates calling for more autonomy from China were confirmed to have won seats with a fifth also on course for victory
Young activists take on China in key Hong Kong election
3rd UPDATE While victory for the activists would be a major coup many still feel they are chasing an impossible cause
Protest over election ban on Hong Kong pro-independence activists
Support for the independence movement grows after 5 candidates were barred from running in the September polls
Pro-democracy candidate wins key Hong Kong election
A pro democracy candidate wins a Hong Kong by election in a closely watched vote that highlighted the city s political faultlines
Hong Kong anti-China activist stands in key vote
UPDATED Edward Leung is seeking the New Territories East seat in the north of Hong Kong
Hong Kong protesters air grievances on New Year's Day
They demand the resignation of Chief Executive Leung Chun ying saying future generations deserve a better Hong Kong
'Umbrella Soldiers' take seats in Hong Kong elections
While a new generation of pro democracy campaigners unexpectedly won a handful of seats the balance of power remained largely the same
Hong Kong goes to polls in first vote since democracy protests
Last year thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding fully free elections for the city s next leader in what became known as the Umbrella Movement
Young Hong Kongers seek new path in democracy battle
In the wake of last year s street rallies Hong Kong s youth say they identify less as Chinese and have little faith that trying to collaborate with Beijing will lead to the freedom they seek
Hong Kong lawmakers reject Beijing-backed reform package
UPDATED Pro democracy legislators unite to vote down the divisive electoral roadmap that has sparked mass protests
Anger in Hong Kong as protesters compared to slaves
Laura Cha a prominent businesswoman compares Hong Kong protesters to African American slaves and asks why they cannot wait for a while to win the freedoms they are seeking
Hong Kong police arrest 22 pro-democracy protesters
The city has been plunged into political crisis after pro democracy activists vowed to take over the streets of the city s financial district following Beijing s refusal to grant citizens full universal suffrage
More than half-a-million vote in Hong Kong democracy poll
Though hit by a massive cyberattack and labelled by Beijing as illegal some 514 996 residents take part in the civil referendum which asks how voters would like to choose their next leader
Ex-property consultant Leung Chun-ying wins Hong Kong election
Former government adviser and property consultant Leung Chun ying won Hong Kong s leadership election on Sunday according to a live televised count from the tally room
