Pro-Beijing lawmakers on Monday regained control of a committee crucial to passing a proposed law that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem
HONG KONG— here after scuffles broke out in the city’s Legislative Council for the second time this month.
Starry Lee, a leader of the biggest pro-establishment party and the incumbent chairwoman of the House Committee that sets the lawmaking agenda, overwhelmingly won reelection after some opposition members were ejected over their conduct during the melee.
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