Chinese Regime Formalizes Sweeping Electoral Shake-Up for Hong Kong, Demands Loyalty

Chinese Regime Formalizes Sweeping Electoral Shake-Up for Hong Kong, Demands Loyalty
A woman walks past a government advertisement promoting Hong Kong electoral reforms, following Chinese parliament's approval of a new electoral system reform plan, in Hong Kong on March 30, 2021. Reuters/Lam Yik
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The Chinese regime finalized a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system on March 30, drastically curbing democratic representation in the city as authorities seek to ensure “patriots” rule the global financial hub.

The measures are part of Beijing’s efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over its freest city following the imposition of a national security law in June, which critics see as a tool to crush dissent.