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 ...)
You should quit Hong Kong’s top court now, UK judges are told
British judges on Hong Kong’s top court could withdraw in protest at Beijing’s latest crackdown, senior figures have warned.Lord Reed, president of the UK Supreme Court and one of ten British judges ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong braced for exodus after Beijing vote crackdown
Britain and Australia are among countries ready for an imminent influx of Hongkongers amid fears that Beijing will soon bar dissidents from leaving.China’s grip on the city tightened yesterday when ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook killed off its 3rd US-Hong Kong undersea internet cable project in 6 months, citing US political pressure
Facebook said it withdrew its proposal to the FCC due to concerns from the US government about communication links with Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image
"One Country, Two Systems", as the formula is known, is meant to allow Hong Kong to continue until at least 2047 with its free speech, its independent courts and its vibrant - if limited - democracy, ... ( read original story ...)
US lawmakers condemn Beijing over Hong Kong election law
US lawmakers have rebuked China for passing a law that dilutes the proportion of democratically elected lawmakers in Hong Kong, as the Biden administration prepares to hold a high-level meeting with ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says China’s Hong Kong moves a continuing assault on democracy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday condemned China's moves to change Hong Kong's electoral system, calling it a continuing assault on democracy in the territory. "The changes ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. calls China’s Hong Kong moves assault on democracy, forecasts ‘difficult talks’ next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday condemned China's moves to change Hong Kong's electoral system, calling it a continuing assault on democracy in the territory and forecast ... ( read original story ...)
How China Plans to Control Hong Kong’s Elections and Elevate ‘Patriots’
New rules imposed by Beijing will make it nearly impossible for democracy advocates in the territory to run for chief executive or the legislature. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politician worries China’s latest move will give Beijing more power
Since massive anti-government and anti-China protests erupted in Hong Kong over much of 2019, Chinese officials have been clamping down on the once-semi-autonomous financial hub to muzzle ... ( read original story ...)