Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong's opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked 'beginning of true democracy'

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed "true democracy" began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control, as he marked a symbolic anniversary for the city transformed by his political crackdown.

Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong's opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked 'beginning of true democracy'
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed "true democracy" began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control, as he marked a symbolic anniversary for the city transformed by his political crackdown.