Hong Kong and China
Hong Kong Court Aligns with China, Bans Two Pro-independent Lawmakers
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 15, 2016 10:48 PM EST |
In a much awaited judgement, Hong Kong's high court on Tuesday ruled that the two pro-independence lawmakers are not qualified to take the office. The verdict follows last week's landmark ruling by China's top legislative body disqualifying both lawmakers from assuming office.
Hong Kong Lawyers Protest Against China’s Landmark Ruling
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 08, 2016 09:40 AM EST |
Hundreds of Hong Kong lawyers dressed in black took to streets on Tuesday to protest against China's landmark decision to ban two elected pro-independent lawmakers from taking their seats in the legislature.
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