It was the first time Beijing nullified the outcomes of democratic elections in Hong Kong, in blatant violation of the Basic Law.
Hong Kong's Basic Law and the relevant provisions of the One Country, Two Systems principle stipulate that China must not interfere in Hong Kong affairs, yet Chinese authorities are constantly involved in the internal affairs of Hong Kong. Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law guarantees the right of its citizens to self-determination, and the people have the right to call for a referendum on any public issue. The people of Hong Kong should decide their future through a referendum. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, the people will be obligated to resist.