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Hong Kong: China Passes 'Patriot' Reforms

Hong Kong: China Passes 'Patriot' Reforms

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Goodnight, democracy:

China has passed sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral rules which will tighten its control over the city.

The number of directly elected seats in parliament has been cut almost by half, and prospective MPs will first be vetted by a pro-Beijing committee to ensure their loyalty to the mainland.

The aim is to ensure only "patriotic" figures can run for positions of power.

Critics warn it will mean the end of democracy, as it removes all opposition from the city parliament.

Beijing's rubber-stamp parliament first approved the plan during the National People's Congress (NPC) meetings earlier in March.

On Tuesday, Chinese state media reported that the country's top decision-making body, the NPC Standing Committee, voted unanimously to pass it. This amends the annexes of Hong Kong's mini-constitution, the Basic Law.


https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56560829


It was only a matter of time. I'm honestly surprised Hong Kong held on to it's sovereignty this long after Britain.

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That was obviously just a bad choice of words. I meant I was surprised it was able to keep it's own (limited) governance this long after British rule.

I'm sure everyone else knows what I was trying to say, and that no one else thinks I meant to imply Hong is internationally recognized independent state.

Honestly, you need a boyfriend.


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@vivify said
It was only a matter of time. I'm honestly surprised Hong Kong held on to it's sovereignty this long after Britain.
It's a shame.

I'm sure they would have prospered more under white rule than what they end up with.

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Hey! A fair post with balanced points on China. From you.

I like this side of you. Keep it up.
I will actually give you a like for it.



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We've been in enough discussions about Hong Kong on this site, never have I indicated it's an independent state, nor is there an argument for one.

Taiwan, however...

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