HONG KONG -- A senior Chinese legislative official on Friday hailed plans for a "new democratic electoral system with Hong Kong characteristics" for the city in a clear indication of Beijing's plans to eliminate opposition voices.
Wang Chen, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, announced the submission of a draft resolution for revamping Hong Kong's electoral system to delegates on the opening day of the congress' annual session, using language echoing Beijing's self-described "socialism with Chinese characteristics."
