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Hong Kong’s Democracy Debate

Hong Kong’s Democracy Debate. Hattie Fisher POL 337. A (very) Brief History of Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s Side of the Debate. China promised direct democratic elections This committee is more likely to approve Beijing l oyalist candidates

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Hong Kong’s Democracy Debate

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  1. Hong Kong’s Democracy Debate Hattie Fisher POL 337

  2. A (very) Brief Historyof Hong Kong

  3. Hong Kong’s Side of the Debate • China promised direct democratic elections • This committee is more likely to approve Beijing loyalist candidates • But, Pro-Beijing Groups and the Hong Kong government position support China’s ruling

  4. China’s Side of the Debate • Keep Hong Kong under Chinese control • Still upholding their promise– democracy should be a gradual process • China itself moving away from democratic reform • Ruling is legal by Hong Kong law

  5. Why is this Important? • Destabilize Hong Kong • Harmful to China-Hong Kong relations • Harmful to Britain-China relations

  6. Sources • "China Media: Hong Kong Ruling." BBC News. BBC News, 1 Sept. 2014. Web. 04 Sept. 2014. <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-29008800>. • "Hong Kong Profile." BBC News. BBC News, 23 July 2014. Web. 04 Sept. 2014. <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-16526765>. • "Hong Kong's Democracy Debate." BBC News. BBC News, 31 Aug. 2014. Web. 03 Sept. 2014. <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-27921954>. • Kuenssberg, Laura. "China Accuses MPs of 'interference'" BBC News. BBC News, 1 Sept. 2014. Web. 04 Sept. 2014. <http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-29016776>. • "NPC Decides on Nominating Committee for HKSAR Chief Executive Selection - Xinhua | English.news.cn." NPC Decides on Nominating Committee for HKSAR Chief Executive Selection - Xinhua | English.news.cn. Government of the People's Republic of China, 31 Aug. 2014. Web. 04 Sept. 2014. <http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-08/31/c_133609213_2.htm>. • "Official Heckled amid HK Poll Anger." BBC News. BBC News, 1 Sept. 2014. Web. 04 Sept. 2014. <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29008880>.

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