Hong Kong activist on China's latest move 02:08 Beijing — China's legislature approved on Thursday a controversial revamp of Hong Kong's electoral system. Authorities in Beijing said the changes would ... ( read original story ...)
China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections so that only ‘patriots’ run the city
The move gives a pro-Beijing committee power to choose Hong Kong’s lawmakers. HONG KONG -- China’s parliament has endorsed electoral reforms that pave the way for Hong Kong's biggest shake-up ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system
The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub. ( read original story ...)
China adopts new laws to ensure only ‘patriots’ can govern Hong Kong
In a formal vote the almost 3,000 NPC delegates approved a decision to amend Hong Kong’s mini constitution, the basic law, and the electoral system to ensure that people opposed to the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Outbreak at Fitness Centers Roils Hong Kong’s Finance Industry
HSBC told employees to vacate an entire floor of its iconic tower in Hong Kong’s Central district after an employee tested ‘preliminarily positive’ for the virus. Hong Kong’s finance sector was roiled ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook killed off its third 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 ...)
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Activists say EU should refuse to sign treaty until national security laws and election restrictions are lifted ... ( read original story ...)
China confirms overhaul of Hong Kong politics, tightening squeeze on democratic opposition
The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: China’s parliament endorses plan to ‘improve’ elections
China's rubber-stamp parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal on "improving the electoral system" of Hong Kong, further restricting the ability of people in the city to freely elect ... ( read original story ...)
China moves to overhaul of Hong Kong politics, squeezing democratic opposition
China's parliament approved on Thursday a draft decision to change Hong Kong's electoral system, further reducing democratic representation in the city's institutions and introducing a mechanism to ... ( read original story ...)
China passes Hong Kong election law in defiance of US warning
China’s parliament defied a warning from the Biden administration on Thursday as it ratified a controversial election law that will sharply dilute the proportion of democratically elected lawmakers in ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese lawmakers endorse tighter control over Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed the Communist Party’s latest move to tighten control over Hong Kong by reducing the role of its public in picking the ... ( read original story ...)
China Parliament Overwhelmingly Approves Change to Hong Kong Electoral System
The National People's Congress voted 2,895 in favour of the decision to empower its standing committee to draft the amendments to Annex I and II of Hong Kong's Basic Law, its mini-constitution, with ... ( read original story ...)
US threatens to ‘take action’ against China over Hong Kong law
As China prepares on Thursday to pass a law that will quash democracy in Hong Kong, America’s top diplomat has warned Beijing that Washington will hold it accountable for “egregious” acts in the ... ( read original story ...)