BEIJING, March 5 (The Straits Times/ANN): Chinese lawmakers on Friday (March 5) proposed changes to Hong Kong's electoral commission as well as the way the chief executive and legislators would be elected, emphasising the need for patriotic lawmakers in the territory.
"We're looking to create a democratic process with Hong Kong characteristics," said secretary general of the National People's Congress Wang Chen, who tabled the proposal.
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