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Beijing loyalists celebrate sweeping Hong Kong election victory

Officials downplay record drop in voter participation in 'patriots only' polls

Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong Chairwoman Starry Lee, at left in the pink jacket, celebrates with allies after winning a Legislative Council seat.    © Reuters
PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer | Hong Kong

HONG KONG -- Beijing loyalists on Monday celebrated their landslide victory in Hong Kong's first "patriots only" legislative election, dismissing concerns about a steep drop in voter participation.

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