China’s parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s way of life since it returned to Chinese …
China Warns Hong Kong Security Law Is ‘Sword Hanging Over Heads’ of Lawbreakers
Since the law was first introduced in May, it has received widespread criticism from human rights activists, lawmakers in Hong Kong and politicians across the globe.
Business Embraces Hong Kong Security Law. The Money Helps.
A flood of investment from China has tempered worries that Beijing’s tightening grip on the Asian financial capital would end its status as a lucrative place to do business.
China mainland allows cross-border wealth flows with HK, Macao
Regulators on Monday announced the kick off of a long anticipated program dubbed Wealth Management Connect, which will allow residents of Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and those …
China Imposes Feared Hong Kong Security Law
As the law was signed by President Xi Jinping little more than six weeks after it was first unveiled, Beijing described it as a “sword” hanging over the heads of those who endanger national security.
Japan, Taiwan Dismayed by China’s New Security Law for Hong Kong
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told reporters she was “very disappointed” by China’s imposition of the law, which proved that the “one country, two systems” formula, which Beijing …
‘Death of Hong Kong’: China passes sweeping national security law
“It’s really the biggest crisis Hong Kong has faced in its modern history,” said China-watcher Benedict Rogers.
China vows “countermeasures” as U.S. bans military exports to Hong Kong over new security law
Beijing vows “countermeasures” for U.S. ban on military exports to Hong Kong as region’s leader insists new law won’t erode freedoms.
Hong Kong security law criticized abroad, defended by China
China’s enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong has drawn statements of deep concern and regret from abroad and a firm defense at home …
China Enacts Security Law, Asserting Control Over Hong Kong
Despite fierce international criticism and opposition in Hong Kong, Beijing’s rubber-stamp legislature passed a law allowing the mainland to impose security measures in the former British colony.