Hong Kong MPs defy China during swearing-in ceremony

Hong Kong’s new parliament has opened to chaotic scenes after newly-elected pro-democracy politicians mocked the swearing-in process and ripped up their oaths. The MPs declared loyalties to the semi-autonomous territory instead of mainland China and called out for “democratic self-determination“ during the oath-taking session on Wednesday. Al Jazeera’s Sarah Clarke reports from Hong Kong. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: - Find u
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