US and others condemn move to allow only those loyal to Beijing to serve in Hong Kong’s parliament ... ( read original story ...)
G7 expresses ‘grave concern’ over electoral changes in Hong Kong
The group called on China to act in accordance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration and its other legal obligations and respect fundamental rights and freedoms in Hong Kong, as provided for in the ... ( read original story ...)
EU slams China over Hong Kong’s ‘alarming political deterioration’
The European Union has hit out at China for the political conditions in Hong Kong, describing it as an "alarming political deterioration" and a "severe erosion of autonomy, democracy and fundamental ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong will sit on China’s lap’: Beijing crushes city’s autonomy
Forty-seven Hong Kong democracy activists were charged last week with subversion against the Chinese state for attempting to win an election. This week, China’s parliament ensured that they would ... ( read original story ...)
G7 powers call out China’s ‘oppression’ of Hong Kong
The Group of Seven (G7) powers called out China on Friday to end the "oppression" of democracy activists in Hong Kong. The G7 foreign ministers expressed their concerns over China's decision to change ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawmakers: Beijing’s Electoral Reforms ‘Huge Step Backwards’
China's national legislature has approved a resolution to overhaul Hong Kong's current electoral system, in a move seen as part of a broader campaign to quell opposition voices. Top Beijing officials ... ( read original story ...)
G7 hits out at China for ‘fundamental erosion’ of Hong Kong democracy
Foreign ministers representing the G7 group of countries have tonight expressed their “grave concern” over the Chinese government’s decision to “fundamentally erode” democracy in Hong Kong. In a ... ( read original story ...)
China slams US criticism of Hong Kong election changes, questions America’s ‘moral capital’
A Chinese official hit back Friday at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election. Semi-autonomous Hong Kong is ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-China meeting to touch on Hong Kong, technology concerns: Sullivan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials will raise concerns about Chinese actions on Hong Kong and security risks involving technology when they meet with Beijing's top diplomats next week, President ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature will be ‘largely ceremonial’ after China revamp, says ex-U.S. diplomat
Hong Kong's legislative body will become "largely ceremonial" much like the one in Beijing, said Kurt Tong, former U.S. consul general and chief of mission in Hong Kong and Macau. China on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
China hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese official hit back Friday at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election. ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: What’s behind Hong Kong election law changes
China’s ceremonial parliament this week approved a resolution to alter Hong Kong’s election law that many see as effectively ending the city’s already weakened local democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Criticises Hong Kong Electoral Changes
"It is essential that Hong Kong people have channels to exercise their fundamental freedom of political expression," Payne said in a statement. China's parliament on Thursday approved a draft decision ... ( read original story ...)
China Legislature Endorses Reducing Public Vote in Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s move to tighten control over Hong Kong by reducing the role of its public in picking the territory’s leaders. ( read original story ...)