Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing government delays upcoming elections for a year ‘due to coronavirus’
Hong Kong has delayed its highly-anticipated legislative elections by a year as fury grows among local activists over the sweeping security law imposed by Beijing. Carrie Lam, leader of the pro-Beijing government, announced the decision today, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese-ruled city. China also backed the postponement, claiming it was ‘very necessary, … Read more
