G-7 expresses "grave concern" over democracy erosion in Hong Kong

The Group of Seven industrialized nations on Monday expressed their "grave concern" over what they view as an erosion of democracy in Hong Kong after pro-Beijing members swept the territory's Legislative Council election.Chinese and Hong Kong authorities should "restore confidence in Hong Kong's political institutions" and "end the unwarranted oppression of those who promote democratic values and the defense of rights and freedoms," the foreign ministers of the G-7 countries, including the United States and Japan, said in a statement.The Hong Kong legislative election was held on Sunday wit…READ FULL ARTICLE