Chief election reform passes
By Joseph Li | China Daily | Updated: 2010-06-25 07:49
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Supporters celebrate outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Thursday after legislative councilors vote in favor of reform proposals for the 2012 election of the chief executive. Edmond Tang / China Daily |
Hong Kong - Lawmakers passed reforms that weeks ago seemed certain to fail, expanding Hong Kong's Electoral Committee membership. The measure passed by a 46 to 13 vote yesterday.
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