Taiwan's most senior lawmaker says opposition wants another 'Hong Kong'

Ker Chien-ming says contentious bills designed to help China 'undermine' democracy

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DPP parliamentary leader Ker Chien-ming, center, speaks as the opposition attempts to force through controversial legislation in Taipei on May 21. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's longest-serving lawmaker has accused Beijing-leaning opposition parties of "selling out" the democracy to China, by attempting to undercut the new government just as the Chinese military runs drills encircling the island.

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