This will introduce a vetting thing system to screen politicians for their loyalty to Beijing and is another effort to tighten the screws and consolidate its grip over the global financial hub.

China's legislators gathered in the Great Hall of the People and burst into applause when the vote came in 2895 to 0 with one abstention.

Parliament chief Lee's and do the meeting made a decision on improving the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

All delegates highly agreed and have expressed the strong determination of the people.

In a separate statement, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pledged her staunch support and expressed sincere gratitude.

The new changes virtually eliminate any possibility of the opposition affecting the outcome of Hong Kong's elections.

Analysts say that the blanket requirement for patriotism raises the risk that politicians will compete over who is the most loyal to Beijing rather than on the best ideas for governing the city.