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Hong Kong lawmakers blocked from retaking oath

Published Wed, Oct 19, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Hong Kong

HONG KONG'S legislature again descended into chaos on Wednesday as pro-Beijing politicians blocked the swearing-in of two new lawmakers who want a split from China, in an increasingly divided parliament.

It comes as fears grow in the semi-autonomous city that Beijing is tightening its grip, fuelling an independence movement in Hong Kong.

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