Hong Kong disqualifies four pro-democracy lawmakers


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Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan' The move comes after China in late June introduced a controversial and far-reaching national security law in Hong Kong that criminalised "secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces". The law was introduced after years marked by waves of pro-democracy and anti-Beijing protests. It has already led to several arrests of activists and has largely silenced protesters. Who has been disqualified? The four unseated lawmakers are Alvin Yeung, Kwok Ka-ki and Dennis Kwok of the Civic Party and Kenneth Leung of the Professionals Guild. "If observing due process, protecting systems and functions and...