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Beijing, Mar 11 (EFE/EPA).- China's National People's Congress on Thursday approved a controversial electoral reform proposal for Hong Kong that seeks to boost Beijing's presence in the semi-autonomous city and restrict the strength of the pro-democracy opposition.The resolution was passed with 2,895 votes in favor, none against, and one abstention.The draft was approved during the closing session of the annual meeting of the NPC. (Camera: ROMAN PILIPEY/JESUS CENTENO). SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF THE GREAT HALL OF THE PEOPLE, IN BEIJING AND THE CLOSING SESSION OF THE NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS (NPC), AT THE GREAT HALL OF THE PEOPLE, IN BEIJING, CHINA.
Hong Kong, Apr 14 (EFE/EPA).- Lawmakers in Hong Kong on Wednesday began reviewing the Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021, a series of amendments to local laws in line with the sweeping electoral reforms initiated by Beijing in March to ensure only ‘patriots’ can rule the city. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: PEDESTRIANS WALK PAST A GOVERNMENT BANNER PROMOTING AN OVERHAUL OF THE ELECTORAL SYSTEN IN HONG KONG AND LAWMAKERS REVIEW THE IMPROVING ELECTORAL SYSTEM (CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENTS) BILL 2021 DURING A SESSION AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Hong Kong, Mar 30 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong legislative polls will be held in December under a controversial electoral reform that China approved Tuesday to tighten its control on the autonomous city.Legislative Council President Andrew Leung told reporters that incumbent lawmakers would stay on in the council until the new elections took place.The elections were to be held in September 2020, but officials delayed the plan in July last year, citing the pandemic. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: LO KIN-HEI, CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SPEAKS TO REPORTERS OUTSIDE THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Mar 11 (EFE/EPA).- Pro-Beijing lawmakers on Thursday welcomed China's National People's Congress (NPC) official endorsement of a proposal to 'refine' Hong Kong's election system for the chief executive and Legislative Council elections. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: EXTERIOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN HONG KONG AND REGINA IP, CHAIRPERSON OF THE PRO-BEIJING NEW PEOPLE'S PARTY, AND HER PARTY SPEAK DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong's legislature vetoes a China-vetted electoral reform package criticized by opposition pro-democracy lawmakers and activists as "undemocratic". Yiming Woo reports.
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