BBC News: 'China NPC: Beijing to overhaul Hong Kong electoral system'

On 5 march 2021, Lord Chris Patten, patron of Hong Kong Watch and Benedict Rogers, Hong Kong Watch’s co-founder and Chief Executive, were quoted in the BBC News on China’s plans for Hong Kong’s electoral reform.

The report says that the China’s National People’s Congress’ plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong, following the imposition of the National Security Law.

Lord Patten said: “China's Communist Party had "taken the biggest step so far to obliterate Hong Kong's freedoms and aspirations for greater democracy under the rule of law.”

Ben said: "Under these reforms, the majority of Hong Kongers face permanent political disenfranchisement, with any candidate who offers criticism of Beijing or support for Hong Kong's autonomy and democracy effectively barred from participation.”

"Of course, most of the democratic slate [protesters] are now in jail anyway," Ben said in a statement.

Full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56264117

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