China’s legislature on Thursday approved to impose a highly controversial national security law upon Hong Kong that critics say will deteriorate the rights and freedoms of the semi-autonomous region.
China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security.
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city’s autonomy
China’s rubber-stamp parliament approved sweeping new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday, in a move that jeopardizes the city’s autonomy, has sparked pro-democracy protests and …
Will U.S. Soon Treat Hong Kong Like China? For the City, Much Is at Stake.
Washington has long treated the former British colony separately from mainland China. Changing that would threaten the territory’s position as a global business hub.
Rebuffing Criticism, China Moves Forward With Hong Kong Security Law
The National People’s Congress authorized lawmakers to draft and enact a national security law aimed at suppressing dissent in Hong Kong. The U.S. says it means the end of the city’s sovereignty.
Pompeo Hits Out at China
Just hours after Pompeo’s announcement, China approved a national security plan that could lead to mass crackdowns on civil liberties for Hong Kong’s 7.5 million residents. Pompeo has said the …
China shirks U.S. threats to claim new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing’s adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring “significant consequences.” But China never flinched.
China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law.
US-China Business Council President on Tensions Over Hong Kong
China Business Council, which represents American companies doing business in the Asian nation, looks at the tensions between the two governments over Hong Kong. The Trump administration said it could …
China’s proposed security law hurts Hong Kong courts, creates business ‘turbulence,’ academic says
The fear is that the proposed law would also allow for Beijing to set up its own agency in the city to supervise and direct the local government in enforcing the measures.