China plans to establish a special bureau in Hong Kong to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security.
Beijing to have sweeping powers over Hong Kong security law, stoking concerns
China will have overarching powers over the enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong, according to details released on Saturday that signalled the deepest change to the city’s way of …
EU Should Take China to UN Court Over Hong Kong, Lawmakers Say
The European Union should take China to the International Court of Justice in The Hague if Beijing imposes a new security law on Hong Kong, the European Parliament voted on Friday, also calling on the …
China unveils details of national security law with sweeping new powers over Hong Kong
Critics warn the legislation, first proposed in May, could erode human rights protections and Hong Kong’s unique status.
China Reveals Key Powers in Hong Kong National-Security Law
Beijing plans to vest itself with key powers to enforce national security in Hong Kong, proposing a law that would allow the central government to supervise the policing of subversive activities in …
No mention of Hong Kong security law as China closes meeting
The body that handles most lawmaking for China’s top legislative body has closed its latest meeting with no mention of passing a highly controversial national security law for Hong Kong …
China Moves Ahead With Law Tightening Grip on Hong Kong
A draft of the legislation, which many fear will be used to suppress dissent, was deliberated by lawmakers in Beijing, but reports said a vote would come later.
Harboring Hong Kong ‘Rioters’ Will Harm Taiwan, China Says
Offering protection to “rioters” from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan’s people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city’s affairs, China’s government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help …
Pompeo says way U.S. treats Hong Kong depends on how China does
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States would in future treat Hong Kong as a Chinese city rather than an autonomous one to the extent that China treats the territory as a …
AP Interview: Martin Lee sees end of the Hong Kong he knows
The man nicknamed Hong Kong’s “Father of Democracy” said Friday that Beijing is trying to take control of the semi-autonomous city with an impending national security law, …