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      "date": "2008-01-10",
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      "title": "Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong: China\u2019s December 2007 Decision",
      "summary": "The prospects for democratization in Hong Kong became clearer following a decision of the Standing Committee of China\u2019s National People\u2019s Congress (NPCSC) on December 29, 2007. The NPCSC\u2019s decision effectively set the year 2017 as the earliest date for the direct election of Hong Kong\u2019s Chief Executive and the year 2020 as the earliest date for the direct election of all members of Hong Kong\u2019s Legislative Council (Legco). However, ambiguities in the language used by the NPCSC have contributed to differences in interpretation of its decision. According to Hong Kong\u2019s current Chief Executive, Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, the decision sets a clear timetable for democracy in Hong Kong. However, representatives of Hong Kong\u2019s \u201cpro-democracy\u201d parties believe the decision includes no solid commitment to democratization in Hong Kong. The NPCSC\u2019s decision also established some guidelines for the process of election reform in Hong Kong, including what can and cannot be altered in the 2012 elections.",
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