China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest
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This story is from January 12, 2021
China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest
Reuters / Jan 12, 2021, 09:48 IST
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HONG KONG: The arrest of more than 50 democrats in Hong Kong last week intensifies a drive by Beijing to stifle any return of a populist challenge to Chinese rule and more measures are likely, according to two individuals with direct knowledge of China s plans.
While stressing that plans haven t been finalised, the individuals said it was possible that Hong Kong elections - already postponed until September on coronavirus grounds - could face reforms that one person said were aimed at reducing the influence of democrats.