China imposes new ‘patriotic’ electoral rules for Hong Kong

Beijing imposes radical overhaul to tighten control over the territory’s political system by cutting directly elected seats in parliament. Pro-Beijing lawmaker Regina Ip told Newshour the new legislation will not prevent opposition candidates from being elected while critics warn it will mean the end of democracy.

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(Photo: A Chinese national flag and a Hong Kong flag fly outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong. Credit: Reuters).