Hong Kong Democrats divided over resigning seats

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HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) - Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp is split over whether their lawmakers should step down in protest against China's decision to extend their terms without a planned election, Now TV reported.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp is split over whether their lawmakers should step down in protest against China's decision to extend their terms without a planned election, Now TV reported.

Hong Kong's opposition lawmakers had commissioned the survey to help resolve a debate over whether they should resign en masse over the government's decision to a delay an election planned for Sept 6, ostensibly due to coronavirus concerns. While some 15 opposition lawmakers had pledged to step down if a majority supported the move, two members - Mr Eddie Chu and Mr Raymond Chan - already announced on Monday that they would resign.

Even without a majority in the legislature, opposition politicians were able to block a China-backed Bill that would have ensured only candidates approved by the central government in Beijing could have been elected as Chief Executive.

 

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