Poll results show HK should be given greater autonomy

REVERBERATIONS from last week's election in Hong Kong continue to be felt as the former British colony enters a new historical phase with a changed political landscape.

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying extended an olive branch but some new lawmakers indicated little interest in meeting him or in a group visit to the mainland. One lawmaker, Eddie Chu Hoi-dick, the biggest vote-getter, sought and obtained police protection for himself and his family, and is talking about moving into the legislature building itself.

The Chinese government appears mystified that some localist candidates who support Hong Kong independence won by wide margins. After all, everyone knows that independence is not realistic. For one thing, Beijing won't…