This LegCo election was the first of its kind since China changed the city’s electoral system, something which rights organisations claim has left the electoral system rigged against democracy.

That is perception was widespread because, in March, Beijing passed a "patriots governing Hong Kong" which reduced the number of lawmakers who can be directly voted in by the people; made sure that candidates must be vetted by a separate screening committee; and gave seats to the Election Committee, which is pro-Beijing.

These new electoral laws are meant to tighten China’s control over Hong Kong, critics say.

However, the city authorities say these electoral reforms were necessary to ensure stability after the anti-government protests that rocked the city for months in 2019.

Hong Kong's protests were directed at the decision to allow extradition of dissidents to mainland China.

Until 1997, Hong Kong was ruled by Britain as a colony before it was returned to China. Under the "one country, two systems" arrangement, it has some autonomy, but it finds itself increasingly under the control of Beijing.

Today Beijing introduced what it called "democracy with Hong Kong characteristics".

In a white paper released hours after election results were announced, China said Hong Kong was now more stable and experienced more order thanks to the recent electoral changes.

The LegCo, Hong Kong's mini-parliament which makes and amends laws in the city now has 82 of the 90 seats won by pro-Beijing politicians.

Although the city's authorities urged the 4.5 million registered voters to take part in the election, only 30.2% of voters participated.

Several rights activist who tried to urge people to boycott the election or to leave their ballots blank as a protest were promptly arrested.

Although the elections are over, many will question that legitimacy of this election.