Hong Kong urged to accept 'imperfect' democracy

Hong Kong urged to accept 'imperfect' democracy
Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 28, 2014 - Hong Kongers must accept Beijing's version of democracy even if they think it is imperfect because the interests of the city's business community have to be safeguarded, one of China's foremost legal experts said Thursday. Wang Zhenmin, a well-connected scholar and regular advisor to Beijing, said greater democratic freedom in the semi-autonomous city must be balanced against the city's powe ... more

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