Hong Kong lawmaker says democracy fight needs to rethink
Hong Kong lawmaker says democracy fight needs to rethink
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Hong Kong: The chairman of Hong Kong, Wu Chi-wai has the largest pro-democracy party. They in recent time decided to serve an extended term in the city’s legislature, he did not expect to resign two months later.

After being for three decades in politics, the 58-year-old Mr. Wu is stepping down on Monday. All 15 lawmakers in the pro-democracy camp have presented their resignations to protest a Beijing resolution in early November. The resignations came at a worrying time for Hong Kong, as Beijing tightens control over the semi-autonomous city. Activists say that China is clamping down on freedoms that distinguish Hong Kong from the mainland. Last year, protesters clashed with police in months of anti-government rallies. Partly in response, China tightened its grip on Hong Kong in June, imposing a national security law that targets dissent. Mr. Wu said that staying on would not have changed things, as the pro-Beijing government was determined to push through policies that the pro-democracy camp would not have been able to stop. For Mr. Wu, the fight for democracy has been a long and difficult one, similar to a political career that saw both election wins and defeats.

Mr. Wu said the pro-democracy camp could run in future elections, to sustain the resolution for democracy, but he also pointed out that they may not be able to serve their whole terms, citing the recent disqualifications of his four colleagues.

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