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Hong Kong's Simmering Revolt Against Fake Democracy.

Authors :
Murphy, Martin
Source :
Foreign Policy in Focus; 8/7/2014, p1-1, 1p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The author discusses a peaceful protest held in Hong Kong, China on July 1, 2014 to demand universal suffrage in the 2017 chief executive election. Topics addressed include the selection of Hong Kong's top official by a Chinese election committee, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights' provision on the right to vote and stand for election, and the Chinese government's candidate nomination stance. Also mentioned are plans for further protests by Occupy Central activists.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15241939
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Foreign Policy in Focus
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
97416722