Hong Kong disqualifies pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from taking part in upcoming district elections, a move likely to spark more discord in a city hit by five months of anti-government protests. More here:
HONG KONG - Hong Kong authorities disqualified prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong on Tuesday from standing in upcoming district elections, a move likely to sow discord among anti-government demonstrators as an illegal Halloween march looms.
They have also posed the biggest populist challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. Wong has said he supports the idea of a non-binding referendum for people to have a say over Hong Kong’s future but that he is against independence, according to a post on his Facebook page on Saturday.
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong speaks to journalists after being disqualified from running in local district's council elections in November, in Hong Kong, China October 29, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuWong’s disqualification followed another weekend of protests that descended into chaotic clashes with police.
China denies meddling and has accused foreign governments, including the United States and Britain, of stirring up trouble.
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