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G-7, EU Express ‘Grave Concern’ Over Dwindling Democracy in Hong Kong Election

December 21, 2021
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The Group of Seven (G-7) and the European Union (EU) expressed “grave concern over the erosion” of Hong Kong’s democracy in its electoral system, following local Legislative Council elections on Dec. 19 that saw pro-Beijing candidates swept to victory. “We strongly reiterate our call on China to act in accordance with the Sino–British Joint Declaration…

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Five Eyes Allies Voice ‘Grave Concerns’ as Beijing Loyalists Dominate Hong Kong Polls

December 20, 2021
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The United States, the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have issued a joint statement expressing “grave concerns” over the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong, in which only pro-Beijing loyalists were approved to run. Foreign ministers of the five countries, which make up the “Five Eyes” alliance, said they were concerned over “the erosion…

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Hong Kong Judge Draws Criticism After Court Session Involving 47 Pro-Democracy Activists

May 31, 2021
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An internationally scrutinized court case unfolded in Hong Kong on May 31, when 47 pro-democracy opposition figures stood before a judge, while being charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under the city’s draconian national security law. At the West Kowloon court building, Judge Victor So ruled that the court case will resume on July 8,…

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Beijing Adopts Plan to Control Hong Kong Elections

March 11, 2021
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China’s rubberstamp legislature on Thursday approved a draft decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system, making it virtually impossible for the opposition to affect outcomes of elections. On the last day of the annual plenum of the National People’s Congress (NPC), a total of 2,895 delegates voted in favor of the electoral overhaul with zero…

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