DAB retains top spot in HK election

The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) emerged as the biggest winner in Sunday's Legislative Council election in Hong Kong.

Winning 10 of the 60 seats up for grabs, the party remains the biggest political party in the legislature, while the Democratic Party finished second with eight seats.

Liberal Party chairman James Tien and vice-chair Selina Chow resigned after the election, although the party held on to seven seats. The Civic Party became the fourth largest party with five seats.