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Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Resign

Fifteen legislators handed in their resignation letters Thursday.

Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Resign
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Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers held a final protest before resigning today.

Fifteen legislators handed in their resignation letters, following up on a promise to step down after Beijing removed four others who support Hong Kong's independence.

The legislative council is now left with 43 lawmakers. Forty-one are considered pro-establishment.