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Responding to Population’s Fear of Beijing’s Intervention and Suppression, Hong Kong Carrie Lam: ‘High autonomy doesn’t mean Beijing has no power’
Pro-Democracy Faction, Bar Association and SeniorJudges among others have condemned Beijing for intervening Hong Kong affairs in China’s stark criticism of Hong Kong’s legislature and the pro-democracy politicians.
Three of Hong Kong’s most senior judges told the Reuters News Agency that the independent judiciary, the cornerstone of the city’s broad freedoms, is in a fight for its survival.
One example includes how the PRC-controlled press has warned Hong Kong judges not to “absolve” protesters arrested during anti-extradition law protests in 2019.
Similar to the pro-Beijing camp that defends Beijing’s stance and urges for penalising the opposition politicians, Chief Executive Carrie Lam on April 14 rejected claims that Beijing has interfered in local affairs.
The city’s unelected head of the government even denied the “high degree of autonomy” that the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law entitle Hong Kong to. Lam said a high degree of autonomy for the SAR doesn’t mean the “central government has given up its power and authority on Hong Kong affairs”.
Source: RTHK #Apr14
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