This week the central streets of Hong Kong have been occupied with students from the Hong Kong University and others who protest against the current form of government in Hong Kong. They want to choose for themselves which leader Hong Kong gets and a legitimate election for Hong Kong. Protests have taken place before but this time it is on a large scale. First let me explain to you the political situation in Hong Kong right now. On the website of Hong Kong’s government they describe themselves as “prosperous”, “more democratic”, and “capitalistic”. Registered voters can vote in Hong Kong above the age of 18. Registered voters choose for their representative in the territory’s Legislative Council. One step higher in the hierarchical ladder is the Executive Council. This council is chosen by the Chief Executive and the 1,200 members of the Executive Council choose the Chief Executive. Therefore the Chief Executive (who can be seen as the president) is not directly chosen by ...
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