It was the first time Hong Kong 's legislature had passed major reforms to electoral arrangements since the city reverted from British to Chinese rule in 1997 .
The Chief Executive assented on 29 June 2010 , and China 's parliament ratified the decision on 28 August .
China was the first time Hong Kong 's legislature had passed major reforms to electoral arrangements since the city reverted from British to China rule in 1997 .
The Chief Executive assented on 29 June 2010 , and China 's parliament ratified the decision on 28 August .