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Bill Passage Seen as Increasing China's Hold over Hong Kong

Bill Passage Seen as Increasing China's Hold over Hong Kong

Thursday, 14 June 2018 10:38 PM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's legislature has passed a bill that will allow Chinese authorities to enforce their own laws within a portion of the semi-autonomous territory.

Independent lawmakers believe the bill governing the Hong Kong terminus of the rail link from the Chinese city of Guangzhou contravenes the Basic Law, the city's mini-constitution that was adopted after the former British colony was handed over to China in 1997.

The bill passed late Thursday allows passengers to clear Chinese border checks inside Hong Kong at the end of the 26-kilometer (16-mile) high-speed rail line.

Beijing is seen as stepping up pressure on the territory's legal system and civil liberties.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the legislature's offices Thursday to watch a live broadcast of the debate and the following vote.

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