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.
