Hong Kong ex-leader CY Leung says city can't expect chief executive to enjoy powers granted by Beijing, yet disregard state's role in choosing post


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Now a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Leung reiterates no election for the leadership role is even necessary The CPPCC and National People’s Congress are expected to scrutinise planned shake-up of city’s electoral system at March 4 plenary session Now a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Leung reiterates no election for the leadership role is even necessary. Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has warned that residents cannot expect the city’s chief executive to enjoy the high degree of autonomy granted by the central government, yet disregard Beijing’s role in selecting a candidate, pointing...