Hong Kong Legislature

• China cuts Hong Kong elected legislature seats, increases Beijing control: lawmaker

  The number of directly elected representatives to the city's legislature will fall to 20 from 35 as part of the electoral reforms passed earlier this month.

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  Mar 30, 2021
  
• China approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system

  The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its grip over the global financial hub, following the imposition of a sweeping national security law in June.

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  Mar 11, 2021
  
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• China planning overhaul of Hong Kong electoral system, likely delaying elections

  The delay, reported by local media, would be in line with a new effort by Beijing to ensure "patriots" are in charge of all public institutions in the former British colony.

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  Mar 5, 2021
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• Chaos in Hong Kong legislature as protesters force leader to end speech

  Carrie Lam was forced to abandon an annual policy address in the chamber, later delivering it by television.

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  Oct 17, 2019
• Hong Kong is a SAR of China — What that means and how it affects protests

  Protesters in Hong Kong believe the civil rights granted to the special administrative region are at stake.

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  Jul 9, 2019
• Police, protesters clash in Hong Kong independence movement

  The situation is seen by many of Hong Kong's legal and political elite as one of the biggest tests the financial hub has faced since its handover to China nearly two decades ago

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  Nov 6, 2016