China to introduce new measures to 'safeguard national security' in Hong Kong
Chinese leaders discussed ways of appointing and removing Hong Kong's officials. Plus, outrage in Spain over reduced sentences in rape case and Russia's new internet law.
Chinese leaders discussed ways of appointing and removing Hong Kong's officials. The details of what that means exactly are still to emerge after a four-day meeting of the Central Committee of the party.
Also in the programme: Outrage in Spain over reduced sentences in rape case and a new law gives the Russian government the power to restrict and filter the internet.
(Photo: A Chinese national flag hoisted between a Hong Kong flag (L) and a flag bearing the company logo of Hong Kong"s Mass Transit Railway (R) Credit: Bobby Yip/Reuters)
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