VOICED : Hong Kong lawmakers reject fake democracy package

The Hong Kong legislative council failed to achieve a 2/3 majority in a vote on political reform, ending a divisive package. The proposal for universal suffrage in the 2017 election was criticized as fake democracy due to Beijing's candidate approval. The political impasse led to mass rallies, criticized by pro-Beijing lawmakers. The current leader called for calm and a focus on economic development. The next leader will be chosen by a Beijing-loyal committee, as Hong Kong awaits China's response to the veto.

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