Beijing has 'good intentions'

Beijing’s office in Hong Kong said today the national legislature's decision on improving the electoral system reflects “good intentions.''

"The central authorities have good intentions," the Liaison Office, said in a statement.

"We expect all sectors of the community and the general public to take ownership of the work to amend the law and offer suggestions, so that a strong positive energy can be gathered under the banner of patriotism and love for Hong Kong."

The NPC approved the decision related to Hong Kong today in Beijing in a vote of 2,895 to 0. There was one abstention.