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US backs democracy for Hong Kong
Chris Patten Hong Kong s last British governor before the city was handed back to China in 1997 also urges Britain to speak out
China calls for Britain to scrap Hong Kong inquiry – BBC
Chinese authorities demand Britain drop an inquiry into the progress of democratic reforms in Hong Kong accusing it of highly inappropriate interference in its affairs the BBC reports
Hong Kong activists fight back after China vote decision
UPDATED Li Fei a member of the top committee of China s rubber stamp parliament was forced to speak over the cries of pro democracy lawmakers and protesters during a meeting with local officials in the southern Chinese city
'Civil disobedience' vow in HK after Beijing decision
The announcement comes after China announces the semi autonomous territory s next chief executive will be elected by popular vote in 2017 but candidates must be selected by Beijing
China legislature meets over Hong Kong election reforms
The meeting of the standing committee of the National People s Congress comes with public discontent in the former British colony at its highest for years over perceived interference by Beijing
HK pro-government activists rally against Occupy protest
UPDATED But there are accusations that some rally participants received food transportation fee and other incentives from pro Beijing groups
