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China puts Hong Kong’s democracy on notice

Mainland China is trying to snuff out the growing pro-independence movement in Hong Kong. During a swearing-in ceremony last month in Hong Kong, two elected politicians refused to declare allegiance to Mainland China. The Mainland legislature says they won’t be allowed to take office.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 8, 2016 • 1 min read

    Mainland China is trying to snuff out the growing pro-independence movement in Hong Kong. During a swearing-in ceremony last month in Hong Kong, two elected politicians refused to declare allegiance to Mainland China. The Mainland legislature says they won’t be allowed to take office.

    Photo: Protesters waving the Hong Kong colonial flag in front of China liaison office in Hong Kong. Voice of America.

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