Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections

Published: March 11, 2021, 10:25 a.m.

China's legislature has approved a resolution to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system - its latest move to tighten control over the city. The "patriots governing Hong Kong" resolution was passed at the National People's Congress on Thursday. It will reduce democratic representation and allow a pro-Beijing panel to vet and elect candidates. Radio 4's Nick Robinson talks to minister Yang Xiaoguang, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese embassy in the UK. (Image: Chinese National People's Congress Credit: Getty)