The Chinese Communist Party cemented its control over Hong Kong’s elections on Tuesday, approving rules that will effectively ban pro-democracy candidates from running …
The Chinese Communist Party cemented its control over Hong Kong’s elections on Tuesday, approving rules that will effectively ban pro-democracy candidates from running for public office. Under the law, any candidate will have to seek approval from a Beijing-controlled qualification review board in order to seek election. The board will reportedly work with China’s Ministry of State Security to vet prospective candidates and determine if they are sufficiently “patriotic” for public office. Chinese officials have clarified that “patriotism” in this context is defined by devotion to the CCP.
