Hong Kong’s leader in Beijing to report on ‘patriots only’ poll

Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam (AP)

Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam has arrived in Beijing to report on the territory’s first legislative elections held under new laws ensuring that only “patriots” loyal to the ruling Chinese Communist Party could run as candidates.

As expected, Sunday’s elections for the 90-seat Legislative Council were swept by party-backed politicians who beat the dwindling number of moderates and independents.