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Hong Kong electoral reforms: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab made a statement following the decision by the National People's Congress in Beijing to bring in changes to the Hong Kong electoral system.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

This is the latest step by Beijing to hollow out the space for democratic debate in Hong Kong, contrary to the promises made by China itself.

This can only further undermine confidence and trust in China living up to its international responsibilities and legal obligations, as a leading member of the international community.

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Published 11 March 2021