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HK Democratic reshuffle may not heal party wounds
2004-11-23
Democratic Party chairman Sum Yeung prays during an election campaign to mark the 'Hungry Ghost' festival, in Hong Kong August 29, 2004. Superstitious Chinese believe that the gates of hell are opened during the seventh lunar month, with offerings made to appease the ghosts so that they don't stir up trouble. China's refusal of allowing a pro-democracy lawmaker into Shanghai on Saturday sparked skepticism that was linked to elections on September 12, which was expected to be the most hotly contested in Hong Kong's history, as pro-democracy forces try to take control of the city's top lawmaking body from pro-China forces. |
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HONG KONG - An imminent leadership reshuffle looks unlikely to be a quick fix to the problems facing Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party, which is stuck in tense relations with Beijing and losing appeal in the former British colony.... ... | Note: this page has been archived under Muzi Premium Version and is only available to premium members. Please use the Premium Personal Password (PPP) to log in.
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