World Powers Condemns Eroded Democracy In Hong Kong

World powers have condemned a tightly-vetted legislature vote in Hong Kong, saying rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand, has eroded democracy in the Chinese territory. <br />China imposed a national security law, which introduced political rules that vet the loyalty of anyone standing for office and criminalises much dissent. <br />The first public vote under this new order was held on Sunday for the city’s legislature, with a historic low turnout.