CNN's Chermaine Lee was covering the protests against China's new national security law when the crowd was targeted by police. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wakes up to new national security law
World Hong Kong wakes up to new national security law. Posted . Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the form ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong makes first arrest under China’s new national security law
Hong Kong police announced on Twitter that they have made their first arrest since China's national security law came into force. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. Got a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police warn of arrest over displays of pro-independence material
Hong Kong activists who display pro-independence material face arrest and prosecution under a new national security law, a police spokesman said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
What Hong Kong’s New Security Law Means for Business
After more than five weeks of waiting, the business world is getting its first real look at the controversial national security law that will shape Hong Kong’s future as a financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: ‘Anti-protest’ law kicks in as city marks handover
The law targets crimes of secession, subversion and terrorism with punishments including life in prison. Hong Kong was handed back to China from Britain in 1997, but under an agreement supposed to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s controversial Hong Kong national security law goes into effect
Chinese President Xi Jinping signed into law a bill on Tuesday that critics say will threaten the autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedoms of its citizens. ( read original story ...)
What people are saying about Hong Kong’s new national security law
China's new security laws for Hong Kong will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more authoritarian era for the ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong survive as Asia’s financial hub?
Beijing has rushed to push through a new national security law in Hong Kong. Critics fear the legislation threatens civil liberties promised to the territory through July 1, 2047. The city's special ... ( read original story ...)
China Releases Details of Sweeping New Hong Kong Law
China’s government asserted broad new powers over Hong Kong to rein in those who criticize its rule -- from pro-democracy protesters to news agencies to overseas dissidents -- in a new national ... ( read original story ...)
China Unveils Details of National Security Law for Hong Kong
New Hong Kong security laws came into effect on Wednesday that will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activists React to China’s National Security Law
Several civic groups in Hong Kong announced that they would disband on Tuesday, hours after China’s legal body passed the new national security law for Hong Kong. The law carries severe penalties for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ruling Party Wants to Lure Hong Kong’s Finance Workers
Tokyo may have a chance to realize a long-held dream of becoming a global financial hub if it can attract people fleeing a Chinese clampdown on Hong Kong, according to a senior Japanese ruling party ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo slams China over Hong Kong national security law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday condemned China for approving controversial national security legislation that critics say will further strip Hong Kong's autonomy.Pompeo said in a statement ... ( read original story ...)