Tuesday, April 11, 2017

#HONGKONG: No Room For Independence Talk, Says Incoming Beijing-Backed Leader

[world politics news]


Hong Kong leader-elect Carrie Lam says there is no room for moves toward independence for the former British colony, which she says needs the support of the central government in Beijing to boost economic development over the next five years. Lam was in Beijing this week after Chinese Premier Li Keqiang presented her with the official letter of appointment as chief executive, paving the way for her to take office on July 1.

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