lee stepped dowown in 2000 afte the opposition democratic party member was elected president. >>> theong kong government is disqualilifying 12 pro-democrac candidates from running in legislative council elections scheduled for september. critics say it's a way to quell opposition. the government made the announcement on thursday, one day before candidate registration closes. it claims the 12 were excluded from running because they advocate for hong kong's independence, solicit foreign interference, and object to the national security law. the list includes pro-democracy leader joshua wong. he says he was disqualified for describing the new as draconian, and the move tramples the city's last pillar of vanishing autonomy. he added huaongkongers will not surrender and is calling on the world to stand with them. the disqualifications come about a week after authorities asked candidates to clarify their positions. voting is scheduled for september 6, but earlier this week, local media said the government may postpone the election due to the coronavirus. pro-democracy activists suggest the

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