Senior China official says further moves likely this year
China orchestrating crackdown behind the scenes - official
Move seen as bid to weaken democrats' political presence
Lam says legitimate rights and freedoms of Hongkongers upheld
Hong Kong | The arrest of more than 50 democrats in Hong Kong last week intensifies a drive by Beijing to stifle any return of a populist challenge to Chinese rule and more measures are likely, according to two individuals with direct knowledge of China's plans.
While stressing plans haven't been finalised, the individuals said it was possible Hong Kong elections – already postponed until September on coronavirus grounds – could face reforms that one person said were aimed at reducing the influence of democrats.
