Critics say the law has been used to curb fundamental freedoms of speech and assembly, silence opposition, jail pro-democracy activists and disband civil rights groups, in contravention of the terms of the handover
HONG KONG: Hong Kong holds a legislative assembly election on Sunday in which candidates have been vetted for “patriotism” and pro-democracy candidates are largely absent, having declined to run or been jailed or forced into exile.
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong holds a legislative assembly election on Sunday in which candidates have been vetted for "patriotism".