Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Hong Kong (香港)

Lawmaker oaths: Experts say Beijing’s actions damaged rule of law and may have violated human rights
Hong Kong Free Press, July 18, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/07/18/lawmaker-oaths-experts-say-beijings-actions-damaged-rule-law-may-violated-human-rights/

“I won't give up fighting”: barred Hong Kong politician pushes back against Beijing
The Guardian, July 18, 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/18/i-wont-give-up-fighting-barred-hong-kong-politician-pushes-back-against-beijing

Related:
FAQ: How might the ejection of 4 more pro-democracy lawmakers alter Hong Kong’s political landscape?
Hong Kong Free Press, July 17, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/07/18/faq-ejection-4-pro-democracy-lawmakers-alter-hong-kongs-political-landscape/

Chief exec. Carrie Lam says she currently has no plans to oust more lawmakers
Hong Kong Free Press, July 17, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/07/17/chief-exec-carrie-lam-says-currently-no-plans-oust-lawmakers/

Hong Kong pan-democrats list ways Carrie Lam could mend ties after ouster of four lawmakers
South China Morning Post, July 16, 2017
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2102866/hong-kong-pan-democrats-list-demands-carrie-lam-after-four