China announced Hong Kong will not have open elections on Sunday . This has effectively set up a standoff between Hong Kong and Beijing . The decision was made after the government said it would be unable to guarantee free and fair polls in a city where Beijing has been accused of using police tactics that intimidate voters. Hong Kong legislators will veto China 's reform proposal , resulting in gridlock .
China announced Hong Kong will not have open elections on Sunday . The decision was made after the government said it would be unable to guarantee free and fair polls in a city where Beijing has been accused of using police tactics that intimidate voters. Hong Kong legislators will veto China 's reform proposal , resulting in gridlock .