The attempt to resist the undermining of democratic rights in Hong Kong has proven futile and the consequences are easily observed. There are fewer ex-pats on the streets and shops and much diminished numbers of European tourists. My wife’s former job at one of the large banks, and many of the hundreds of positions around her in Hong Kong, have all been moved to the Philippines or Singapore, much to the chagrin of the island's tailors
Hong Kong’s District Council elections were held on November 24. The pro-democracy bloc won 392 out of 452 seats, while their pro-establishment rivals took the remaining 60.
High Court rules against retired civil servant Kwok Cheuk-kin, who challenged requirement that hopefuls have backing of Beijing loyalist community leaders.
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