Beijing says now only patriots can run for elected offices in Hong Kong, which some people in the West say would "undermine" the city's democracy and "compromise" its freedom. CGTN's Wang Guan says a "patriotism" rule for elected offices is not unique. Similar laws exist in the U.S. and Spain, for example, and were invoked to put down riots and secessionist acts.

Script: Wang Guan

Video editors: Zhao Wenjing, Tao Chenwei

Designer: Qi Haiming

Videographer: Ma Tianwen

Supervisor: Mei Yan