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Should the Npcsc Interpret the Basic Law?
Summary: In 2003, over half a million of Hong Kong people took their anger to the streets and demonstrated against the NPCSC's interpretation of the law. This essay argues whether the NPCSC should interpret the Basic Law in Hong Kong.
Over half a million of people took their anger and discontent to the streets on July 1, 2003. Another ten thousands took their dismay on July 9, 2003. A couple of protests by the Hong Kong citizens and political activists alike, blatantly showing the public's disappointment towards the Hong Kong government. "Down with Tung," some cried; "One man one vote," others yelled at the top of their lungs. As the capability and quality of our current government deteriorates, the voices of citizens requesting for democracy grows louder. The populace marched for mainly two reasons. One, as mentioned above, is to show their resentment towards the Hong Kong government. Second, is to request for democracy -- to one-man-one-vote the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council in 2007 and 2008. Taken aback by the mass protest, the Hong Kong government could do nothing but to refer to the parts in the Basic Law regarding public voting...
This section contains 630 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |