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

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