China drew the curtain on decades of adversarial politics in Hong Kong as the national legislature approved changes that would put pro-Beijing loyalists firmly in charge of the city and squeeze out …
China adopts new laws to ensure only ‘patriots’ can govern Hong Kong
UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab accuses Beijing of hollowing out the space for democratic debate …
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 …
China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections
China’s parliament has endorsed electoral reforms that pave the way for Hong Kong’s biggest shake-up since the former British colony was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997. As expected, the “patriots …
Chinese Lawmakers Endorse Tighter Control Over Hong Kong
Committee members would come from five segments of society, including business and political figures. That would give pro-Beijing forces more influence than a popular vote would. Hong Kong news …
Chinese Lawmakers Endorse Tighter Control Over Hong Kong
Committee members would come from five segments of society, including business and political figures. That would give pro-Beijing forces more influence than a popular vote would. Hong Kong news …
China approves plan to veto Hong Kong election candidates
China’s rubber-stamp parliament voted Thursday for sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system – including powers to veto candidates – as Beijing moves to ensure only “patriots” run the city …
Chinese tech giant Baidu to raise at least $3 billion in Hong Kong listing this month
Baidu joins a long list of Chinese tech companies that are currently listed in the U.S. and that have done secondary offerings in Hong Kong, including Alibaba.
China confirms overhaul of Hong Kong politics, tightening squeeze on democratic opposition
China’s rubber-stamp 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 …
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 …