China lays down law in Hong Kong
China took control of Hong Kong’s political process today, saying the territory cannot change the way it picks its leaders without approval from Beijing.
Hong Kong activists immediately decried the decision.
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SUBSCRIBEChina took control of Hong Kong’s political process today, saying the territory cannot change the way it picks its leaders without approval from Beijing.
Hong Kong activists immediately decried the decision.
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