Africa Business Radio

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. China imposed a national security law, which introduced political rules that vet the loyalty of anyone standing for office and criminalises much dissent. The first public vote under this new order was held on Sunday for the city’s legislature, with a historic low turnout.