China says has provided ‘constant support’ for democracy to Hong Kong

BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) – China said in a white paper on Monday it has provided constant support to Hong Kong in developing its democratic system, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Pro-Beijing candidates had swept to victory in an overhauled “patriots”-only legislative election in Hong Kong that was deemed regressive by critics, with turnout hitting a record low amid a crackdown on the city’s freedoms by China. (Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

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