Beijing loyalists target Hong Kong judges after protester acquittals

Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 8, 2020

The acquittal of dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters - often accompanied by withering court criticism of police - has triggered a backlash from Beijing loyalists demanding an overhaul of a judicial system long known for its independence. Semi-autonomous Hong Kong owes much of its success as a financial hub to its transparent legal system. Unlike authoritarian China's judicial