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pro-Beijing

pro-Beijing

7.9
Supporting the government in Beijing, often used for Hong Kong politics
  • adjective
translation icon : pro-Beijing
  • She is widely regarded as one of the most influential pro-Beijing politicians in the region.

Examples

  • Many pro-Beijing groups organized rallies in support of the proposed legislation.

  • The government was criticized for its appointment of several pro-Beijing officials.

  • The pro-Beijing candidate won the election.

  • Many pro-Beijing supporters attended the rally.

  • Many pro-Beijing groups organized rallies to support the new law that favored Communist policies.

  • She is known as a leading pro-Beijing voice in promoting closer ties between Hong Kong and mainland China.

  • The election saw several pro-Beijing candidates gaining significant support from the local community.

Antonyms

anti-Beijing
7.8

Opposed to the government in Beijing and its policies

How Pro-Beijing

pro-Beijing
7.9
neutralism
  • Formal
7.9

Surface Forms

pro-Beijing positive

Morphology

pro-Beijing = Beijing (semi-transparent) = pro + Beijing

The prefix 'pro-' clearly means 'supporting', but 'Beijing' stands metonymically for the Chinese central government or CCP rather than just the city itself.

Etymology

Pro-Beijing combines pro- meaning 'for' and Beijing, the capital of China. So, it describes people or groups who support China's government, especially in places like Hong Kong.