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Australian Foreign Minister Joins Five Eyes’ Condemning ‘Erosion of Democratic Elements’ in Hong Kong
December 20, 2021
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Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has joined Five Eyes partners in expressing grave concern over the “erosion of democratic elements” in recent elections in Hong Kong that delivered a major victory to pro-Beijing candidates. “Since handover, candidates with diverse political views have contested elections in Hong Kong. Yesterday’s election has reversed this trend,” according to…
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