VOICED : Nuevas escenas de caos en el Parlamento de Hong Kong

The Hong Kong legislature experienced chaos as pro-China factions blocked the swearing-in of pro-independence lawmakers, leading to a session suspension due to lack of quorum. This followed a previous invalidated attempt where lawmakers displayed a banner for Hong Kong's autonomy and mispronounced a Chinese word. Tensions are high in the former British colony, with recent elections bringing in pro-independence lawmakers, two years after major pro-democracy protests. Beijing warned against discussing independence, emphasizing Hong Kong's semi-autonomy under the 'one country, two systems' principle established in 1997.

What was the main reason for the suspension of the Hong Kong legislative session?

• A fire alarm going off

• Technical issues with the voting system

• A lack of quorum due to pro-China members leaving

• A protest outside the building

What did the pro-independence lawmakers do that was considered an insult to China?

• They refused to attend the session

• They displayed a banner supporting Hong Kong's autonomy

• They sang a protest song

• They mispronounced a Chinese word intentionally

What was the reaction of Beijing to the actions of the pro-independence lawmakers?

• Beijing supported their actions

• Beijing encouraged more autonomy for Hong Kong

• Beijing warned against discussing independence

• Beijing ignored their actions

What principle allows Hong Kong to enjoy a degree of autonomy?

• One country, two systems

• One nation, one system

• Complete independence

• Full integration with China

What historical event led to the establishment of the 'one country, two systems' principle?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Nanking

• The British handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997

• The establishment of the People's Republic of China