Hong Kong disqualifies pro-democracy lawmakers

As soon as China allowed a city executive to expel legislators, Hong Kong disqualified four pro-democracy lawmakers who considered it a threat to national security.

The disqualification came after China’s highest legislature decided to immediately disqualify Hong Kong lawmakers who threatened the city’s independence or sought foreign intervention, endangering national security, China’s official news agency reported. In the event of any of the above circumstances, this decision also applies to those contesting for the Hong Kong Legislative Assembly or serving as future members of it.

Following the decision of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress of China’s Supreme Legislative Assembly, the Hong Kong government disqualified four members of the Assembly, banning them from running for re-election in the past because officials thought they would be loyal to Hong Kong. Sincere.

According to media reports, Hong Kong’s pro – democratic opposition lawmakers have reiterated their resignation today in protest of the removal of four of their colleagues from the 70 – seat legislature, which has 19 pro – democracy legislators. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said today that disqualification is necessary to maintain law and order in Hong Kong. Earlier this month, eight other opposition politicians were arrested in connection with a May legislature meeting.