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Four Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung, are stripped of their seats following a decision by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee. 15 pro-democracy legislators announced their resignations shortly after the announcement, also declaring "that 'One Country, Two Systems' has come to an end". Critics fear this will turn the legislature into a rubber stamp for pro-Beijing policies.

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse after Beijing moves to quash dissent

Sources:  CNN  The Guardian

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  1. Four Hong Kong pro-democracy Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki, and Kenneth Leung are stripped of their seats following a new law enacted by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee. 15 pro-democracy legislators announced their resignations shortly after the announcement, alongside declaring "that 'One Country, Two Systems' has come to an end". Critics fear this will turn the legislature into a rubber stamp for pro-Beijing policies.
  2. Four Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung, are stripped of their seats following a decision by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee. 15 pro-democracy legislators announced their resignations shortly after the announcement, also declaring "that 'One Country, Two Systems' has come to an end". Critics fear this will turn the legislature into a rubber stamp for pro-Beijing policies.

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