Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong : China's December 2007 Decision.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy.

Elections.

Hong Kong (China).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (6 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Summarizes Dec. 29, 2007, decision of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPCSC), which set 2017 as the earliest date for direct election of Hong Kong Chief Executive, and 2020 as the earliest date for direct election of all members of Hong Kong Legislative Council; and which established guidelines for election reform process in Hong Kong, including what can and cannot be altered in the 2012 elections. Considers prospects for democratization in Hong Kong in light of NPCSC decision; reviews Hong Kong and international response; covers key issues for Hong Kong advancement towards democracy; and outlines implications for Congress.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong

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