Beijing (AFP) March 11, 2021
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 following huge pro-democracy rallies. Beijing has acted decisively to dismantle Hong Kong's limited democratic pillars after massive and sometimes violent protests coursed through the financial hu
China approves plan to veto Hong Kong election candidates
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