A mass walk out is raising new concerns about democracy in Hong Kong.
15 opposition politicians stepped down after the dismissal of four colleagues considered a threat to China's national security.
Beijing says the resignation is a direct challenge to its authority over the former British colony.
The UK is accusing China of breaking its promise to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy.
Can democracy survive in the semi-autonomous territory?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Emily Lau - former Chairwoman, Democratic Party of Hong Kong
Gordon Chang - author and conservative columnist
Stephen Vines - journalist and author
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15 opposition politicians stepped down after the dismissal of four colleagues considered a threat to China's national security.
Beijing says the resignation is a direct challenge to its authority over the former British colony.
The UK is accusing China of breaking its promise to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy.
Can democracy survive in the semi-autonomous territory?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Emily Lau - former Chairwoman, Democratic Party of Hong Kong
Gordon Chang - author and conservative columnist
Stephen Vines - journalist and author
- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #HongKong #China
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