Beijing to overtake Hong Kong electoral system
Lord Chris Patten, former governor of Hong Kong, said China’s Communist Party had taken the biggest step. Beijing to overtake Hong Kong electoral system. To obliterate Hong Kong’s freedoms and aspirations for greater democracy under the rule of law.
The EU has warned that it may take “additional steps” over the plans announced on Friday.
It called on Beijing to carefully consider the political and economic implications of any decision to reform the electoral system of Hong Kong. That would undermine fundamental freedoms, political pluralism, and democratic principles.
Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems model” led to huge pro-democracy protests in 2019. Some turned violent and Beijing imposed the National Security Law, which it said would target “sedition” and bring stability.
Thousands of lawmakers have gathered for the annual NPC meeting in Beijing. Rubber-stamp parliament is expected to; discuss and approve economic growth. Targets and environmental policies from the central government.
China’s top law-making body has unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong, as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with changes to the electoral system.
Premier Li Keqiang, addressing the National People’s Congress (NPC), warned the world not to interfere.
The move follows the imposition of tough security law.
Critics say Beijing is crushing dissent and removing the “one country, two systems” agreement it made with the UK.
Hong Kong is a former British colony was; allowed to continue with its own legal system. They have rights including free speech and freedom of the press.
I am a freelance writer studied Biochemistry at the University of Agriculture Peshawar in the faculty of Nutrition sciences.
