China OKs review of Hong Kong's Basic Law

China OKs review of Hong Kong's Basic Law

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress holds a press conference in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2016. The committee unanimously approved a decision stating that lawmakers who do not swear allegiance to Hong Kong as part of China are in violation of the Basic Law, the territory's mini-constitution, effectively barring two newly elected pro-independence lawmakers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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