[20140905]IN10146_中国领导人粉碎了香港民主选举改革的希望.pdf

CRS Insights Chinas Leaders Quash Hong Kongs Hopes for Democratic Election Reforms Michael F. Martin, Specialist in Asian Affairs (mfmartincrs.loc.gov, 7-2199) September 5, 2014 (IN10146) An August 31 decision by Chinas National Peoples Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) placed strict conditions on any possible electoral reforms in Hong Kongsetting the stage for a contentious and difficult process as the citys political bodies begin work on possible legislation to alter the rules for selecting Hong Kongs Chief Executive. Reactions to the NPCSCs decision varied widely. While Hong Kongs current Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying welcomed the precious offer from the NPCSC, pro-democracy advocates expressed a mixture of disappointment and outrage at the decision. While all concerned, including the NPCSC, accept that the Chief Executive may be elected in 2017 by universal suffrage for all eligible Hong Kong voters, there is sharp disagreement over procedures for the nomination of candidates. The NPCSC Decision The decision responded to a report submitted to the NPCSC in July by Chief Executive Leung on the need to amend the methods for selecting the Chief Executive in 2017 and the Legisla