Hong Kong disqualifies four pro-democracy lawmakers after China ruling | RNZ News

Four opposition pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been disqualified with immediate effect. From left to right Kwok Ka-ki, Kenneth Leung, Alvin Yeung and Dennis Kwok meet the press in Legco just moments after their disqualifications were announced. Photo: AFP It came moments after China’s decision-making body passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of lawmakers found to have supported the city’s independence. The move is being seen as another attempt by China to restrict Hong Kong’s freedoms. Other pro-democracy lawmakers are expected to resign in protest. The new resolution passed by China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee says that…