Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong : China's December 2007 Decision.
Summarizes Dec. 29, 2007, decision of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPCSC), which set 2017 as the earliest date for direct election of Hong Kong Chief Executive, and 2020 as the earliest date for direct election of all members of Hong Kong Legislative Counci...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Summarizes Dec. 29, 2007, decision of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPCSC), which set 2017 as the earliest date for direct election of Hong Kong Chief Executive, and 2020 as the earliest date for direct election of all members of Hong Kong Legislative Council; and which established guidelines for election reform process in Hong Kong, including what can and cannot be altered in the 2012 elections. Considers prospects for democratization in Hong Kong in light of NPCSC decision; reviews Hong Kong and international response; covers key issues for Hong Kong advancement towards democracy; and outlines implications for Congress. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |