Beijing is pushing through the measure despite Western objections, vastly expanding its control of the financial center. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks to lure financial groups from crisis-hit Hong Kong
Protests and Beijing clampdown seen as opportunity to promote Japanese capital as alternative financial centre ... ( read original story ...)
China may enact Hong Kong security law at end of June
China's top lawmaking body has announced a three-day session for the end of this month, a move that raises the possibility of the enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong that has stirred ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong unions, students fail to get support for strikes against security law
Pro-democracy labor unions and a student group in Hong Kong failed to garner enough support to hold strikes against looming national security legislation imposed by Beijing, in a blow for the ... ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
China proposes national security office in Hong Kong
China's legislature on Saturday proposed a law that would set up a national security agency to crack down on dissent in the semi-autonomous zone. ( read original story ...)
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. ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
China to establish bureau in Hong Kong to investigate national security threats
China plans to establish a special bureau in Hong Kong to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Records Fifth Coronavirus Death
A social distancing sign is seen at the Hong Kong International Airport, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hong Kong, China May 7, 2020. REUTER ... ( read original story ...)
China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong amid backlash
Beijing unveiled details of its new national security law for Hong Kong on Saturday, paving the way for the most profound change to the city's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. ( read original story ...)
Law to Tighten Beijing’s Grip on Hong Kong With Chinese Security Force
Pro-democracy politicians said the new details of the proposed national security law showed that it would punch a hole in the city’s independent judicial system. ( read original story ...)
China To Set Up ‘Security Agency’ In Hong Kong
The new law also would override any existing Hong Kong laws that may conflict with it once it is implemented, Xinhua news agency said in a report detailing the draft legislation. The report followed ... ( read original story ...)
China releases details of Hong Kong anti-sedition law
Partial draft of legislation shows Beijing intends to set up national security agency in city ... ( read original story ...)