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Hong Kong votes on Patten reform bill amid China opposition
Hong Kong legislators will vote on Chris Patten’s democracy reform bill in a high stakes session seen as a test of Beijing’s reaction and Hong Kong’s resolve ahead of 1997. Supporters argue reforms safeguard clean government while opponents warn of Beijing backlash and possible legislature disbandment.
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Hong Kong
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Legislative Council
Patten
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Patten Ah
Elsie Tu
Beijing
Martin Lee
Britain
Sunday Morning Post