World Alert: China signals plan to take full control of Hong Kong, realigning city’s status

A top Communist Party official said Beijing wants to "improve" the system that allowed Hong Kong to prosper and enjoy a level of autonomy since its handover from Britain. After eroding political freedoms in the city, the party now appears to be readying to change the Basic Law, Hong Kong's mini-constitution.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert May 21, 6:52 AM     China signals plan to take full control of Hong Kong, realigning city's status A top Communist Party official said Beijing wants to "improve" the system that allowed Hong Kong to prosper and enjoy a level of autonomy since its handover from Britain. After eroding political freedoms in the city, the party now appears to be readying to change the Basic Law, Hong Kong's mini-constitution. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071