Western allies say China broke HK deal by ousting lawmakers


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The United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand on Wednesday accused China of violating its legally binding international commitments by ousting pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong’s legislature. The foreign ministers of the five allies said China was going against its 1984 promise that it would preserve autonomy in the financial hub after then British colony’s handover in 1997. The removal of four opposition lawmakers triggered the en masse resignation of their remaining colleagues, the latest move in a deepening crackdown against Beijing’s critics following last year’s huge and often violent democracy protests. “China’s action is a clear breach of...