Beijing makes landmark ruling on the future of the former British colony, barring two pro-democracy parliamentarians from office Hong Kong was facing a severe political crisis on Monday after China barred two pro-independence lawmakers from the city's legislature. In a highly controversial move that struck a blow to a burgeoning movement calling for greater autonomy from the mainland, Beijing said the two lawmakers would not be able to hold office.
Beijing makes landmark ruling on the future of the former British colony, barring two pro-democracy parliamentarians from office Hong Kong was facing a severe political crisis on Monday after China barred two pro-independence lawmakers from the city's legislature. In a highly controversial move that struck a blow to a burgeoning movement calling for greater autonomy from the mainland, Beijing said the two lawmakers would not be able to hold office.
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