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Xi's Hong Kong move seen as message to Biden: Will not tolerate dissent

China's top legislative body on Wednesday passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of any Hong Kong lawmakers who aren't deemed sufficiently loyal

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China warned other countries to avoid commenting on the moves. (Bloomberg)

Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung | Bloomberg
Org: Xi Challenges Biden With Move to Snuff Out Hong Kong Dissent

New: Xi's Hong Kong move seen as message to Biden: Will not tolerate dissent

President Xi Jinping effectively neutered the most democratic institution under China’s rule, sending a message to Joe Biden that no amount of pressure will prompt him to tolerate dissent against the Communist Party.

China’s top legislative body on Wednesday passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of any Hong Kong lawmakers who aren’t deemed sufficiently loyal. Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s government immediately banished four legislators, prompting the remaining 15 in the 70-seat Legislative Council