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In September 2008, "pandemocrats" as they call themselves, retained the voters’ support during the Legislative Council election. Beijing’s interferences with the elections, though less blatant than those of 2004, unmistakably cast doubt on its sincerity to implement democracy in Hong Kong by 2020. In 2008, Beijing promoted a new wave of pro-Beijing professionals with a stronger and more independent image. The sudden rise and stunning electoral victories of the Social Democrats, who are hallmarked by civil disobedience on behalf of democratic and social reforms, reflect a deepening sense of public despair about the futility of the current political system, and a proliferating radicalism. A decade after the handover of their city to China, Hong Kong's "pandemocrats" remain able to stand their ground at the ballot box.<ref>Ming Sing, "Hong Kong’s Democrats Hold Their Own," ''Journal of Democracy'', Volume 20, Number 1, January 2009, pp. 98-112 in [[Project MUSE]]</ref>
In September 2008, "pandemocrats" as they call themselves, retained the voters’ support during the Legislative Council election. Beijing’s interferences with the elections, though less blatant than those of 2004, unmistakably cast doubt on its sincerity to implement democracy in Hong Kong by 2020. In 2008, Beijing promoted a new wave of pro-Beijing professionals with a stronger and more independent image. The sudden rise and stunning electoral victories of the Social Democrats, who are hallmarked by civil disobedience on behalf of democratic and social reforms, reflect a deepening sense of public despair about the futility of the current political system, and a proliferating radicalism. A decade after the handover of their city to China, Hong Kong's "pandemocrats" remain able to stand their ground at the ballot box.<ref>Ming Sing, "Hong Kong’s Democrats Hold Their Own," ''Journal of Democracy'', Volume 20, Number 1, January 2009, pp. 98-112 in [[Project MUSE]]</ref>
Hong Kong saw massive protests in 2019 – dwarfing previous protests – over an extradition bill that would have reduced the city's autonomy and freedoms. In November 2019, pro-democracy activists saw major victories in the city's district council elections.<ref>Multiple references:
Hong Kong saw massive protests in 2019 – dwarfing previous protests – over an extradition bill that would have reduced the city's autonomy and freedoms. In November 2019, pro-democracy activists saw major victories in the city's district council elections, which saw massive turnout.<ref>Multiple references:
*Rambaran, Vivian (November 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/hong-kong-elections-pro-democracy-candidates Hong Kong elections seen as win for pro-democracy candidates after massive turnout]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Rambaran, Vivian (November 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/hong-kong-elections-pro-democracy-candidates Hong Kong elections seen as win for pro-democracy candidates after massive turnout]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Khan, Natasha (November 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-takes-a-pause-from-protests-to-vote-in-record-numbers-11574585756 Hong Kong Voters Show Strong Support for Pro-Democracy Backers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Khan, Natasha (November 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-takes-a-pause-from-protests-to-vote-in-record-numbers-11574585756 Hong Kong Voters Show Strong Support for Pro-Democracy Backers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Ng, Eileen; Moritsugu, Ken (November 24, 2019). [https://apnews.com/5d645be7ba2141be9b75ba09756347ec Pro-democracy camp wins Hong Kong elections in landslide]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
*Ng, Eileen; Moritsugu, Ken (November 24, 2019). [https://apnews.com/5d645be7ba2141be9b75ba09756347ec Pro-democracy camp wins Hong Kong elections in landslide]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
*Smith, Josh (November 24, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/hong-kong-democrats-romp-to-local-election-landslide-after-months-of-protests-idUSKBN1XY0MZ Hong Kong democrats romp to local election landslide after months of protests]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Smith, Josh (November 24, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/hong-kong-democrats-romp-to-local-election-landslide-after-months-of-protests-idUSKBN1XY0MZ Hong Kong democrats romp to local election landslide after months of protests]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Chang, Gordon G. (November 24, 2019). [https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/pro-china-forces-‘annihilated’-hong-kong-election-99337 Pro-China Forces ‘Annihilated’ in Hong Kong Election]. ''The National Interest''. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
See also:
See also:
*Jim, Clare; Tam, Felix (November 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/record-turnout-in-hong-kong-local-elections-amid-calls-for-full-democracy-idUSKBN1XY007 Record turnout in Hong Kong local elections amid calls for full democracy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
*Jim, Clare; Tam, Felix (November 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/record-turnout-in-hong-kong-local-elections-amid-calls-for-full-democracy-idUSKBN1XY007 Record turnout in Hong Kong local elections amid calls for full democracy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.