The historic victory by pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong's district council elections on Nov. 24 should be taken by the territory's government as a sign that the political status quo cannot stand.
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Hong Kong elections show public thirst for political change
Government must heed message sent by opposition's landslide
Victorious pro-democracy district council candidate Kelvin Lam, right, shakes hands with Erica Yuen, who unsuccessfully sought the same seat in two previous elections. © Kyodo
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