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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 China in 1997.
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China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections so that only âpatriotsâ run the city
The move gives a pro-Beijing committee power to choose Hong Kongâs lawmakers.
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HONG KONG Chinaâs 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 âpatriots governing Hong Kong resolution was passed by the rubber-stamp National People s Congress on Thursday, with 2895 votes for, zero votes against and just one abstention.
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