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China defying Hong Kong joint treaty: U.K. - Daily Current Affairs 2021
China defying Hong Kong joint treaty: U.K.

Why is it in news?
  • Britain said China is no longer compliant with Hong Kong’s joint declaration, after Beijing announced sweeping changes to the region’s electoral system.
Details:
  • China has recently imposed radical changes to restrict participation in Hong Kong’s electoral system.
  • Britain has been a strong critic of China’s crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong.
  • Britain had angered China by announcing a visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kong residents a pathway to U.K.’s citizenship.
One country two system:
  • The treaty was signed between Britain and China before Britain handed Hong Kong back to China in 1997.
  • The treaty guaranteed Hong Kong the special status, including a high degree of autonomy to manage its own affairs and the right to freedom of speech.
  • However, British Foreign Secretary said that Beijing’s recent measures was a clear breach of the agreement.
Source: The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 14th Mar 2021
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