HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thirteen Hong Kong universities and academic institutions accused the Chinese-ruled city's leader of undermining freedom of expression amid a row over pro-independence banners appearing on campuses.
Hong Kong, a former British colony that returned to China in 1997, is guaranteed freedoms and a high degree of autonomy under a "one country, two systems" arrangement, including freedom of expression.
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