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Hong Kong's Simmering Revolt Against Fake Democracy.
- Source :
- Foreign Policy in Focus; 8/7/2014, p1-1, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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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