Hong Kong’s lawmakers have rejected suggestions that the Legislative Council has become a “rubber stamp” following reforms by Beijing in 2021. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong’s lawmakers have rejected suggestions that the Legislative Council has become a “rubber stamp” following reforms by Beijing in 2021. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Only ‘patriots’ in the house: no more fireworks at Hong Kong legislature, but lawmakers say they’re doing their job

  • Despite absence of opposition, lawmakers insist they ask questions and legislature is no rubber stamp
  • New Legco’s first 12 months have been peaceful, with no noisy protests or filibustering like in the past

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have rejected suggestions that the Legislative Council has become a “rubber stamp” following reforms by Beijing in 2021. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong’s lawmakers have rejected suggestions that the Legislative Council has become a “rubber stamp” following reforms by Beijing in 2021. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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