His comment came after all 19 pan-democratic lawmakers threatened to resign en masse if Beijing disqualifies any of them. But it is understood members will only establish a framework for disqualification and authorize the Hong Kong administration to reach a decision. But resigning collectively could again focus international attention on Hong Kong, Wu added. Legco president Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen refused to comment on disqualification reports until there is word from the NPCSC. The Basic Law allows lawmakers to make quorum calls, Leung said, but they need to take into account legislative operations.

Source: The Standard November 10, 2020 19:07 UTC