Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong began to quit, fearful of the new law, and the punishment it allows. Here is some of the reaction from them, other governments, and campaign groups. ( read original story ...)
China Passes Hong Kong Security Law Aimed at Crushing Protests
China’s legislature approved a sweeping new law aimed at quashing threats to national security in Hong Kong, rejecting Western criticism that Beijing’s efforts will curb people’s freedoms in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: China passes controversial legislation
Hong Kong was handed back to China from British control in 1997, but under a special agreement that guaranteed certain rights for 50 years. So the law has drawn harsh internationa ... ( read original story ...)
China passes controversial Hong Kong national security law
China's top legislative body passed a controversial national security law on Tuesday that critics say will threaten the autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedoms of its citizens. ( read original story ...)
China passes controversial Hong Kong national security law – reports
Critics say the measure, which criminalises secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces, erodes Hong Kong’s autonomy ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Halts Some Hong Kong Trade Benefits Over China Security Law
The Trump administration has made it harder to export sensitive American technology to Hong Kong, escalating pressure on China as lawmakers in Beijing prepared to hand down a national security law ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, Cable TV says
China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, the city's Cable TV reported, setting the stage for the most radical change to the former British colony's way of life ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. begins to pare back Hong Kong’s special status amid scrutiny over security law
The U.S. began eliminating Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law on Monday, halting defence exports and restricting the territory's access to high technology products as China prepares new Hong ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. begins to pare back Hong Kong’s special status
The United States began eliminating Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law on Monday, halting defense exports and restricting the territory's access to high technology products as China prepares ... ( read original story ...)
US bars defence exports to Hong Kong as it revokes special status
The US will bar the export of American weapons and sensitive technology to Hong Kong, as it revokes the territory’s special trade status in response to China’s imposition of national security ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. ends defense exports to Hong Kong, looking to more restrictions
The United States is ending defense exports to Hong Kong and is considering further restrictions on trade with the territory, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Commerce Dept ends its special treatment for Hong Kong
The U.S. Commerce Department's regulations giving preferential treatment to Hong Kong, including export license exceptions, have been suspended, Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
US bars defense exports to Hong Kong, says new rules coming
The Trump administration said Monday it will bar defense exports to Hong Kong and will soon require licenses for the sale of items to Hong Kong that have both civilian ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest dozens of protesters amid China’s review of national security bill
Hong Kong police arrested dozens of protesters Sunday during a demonstration against a controversial national security bill, which China’s legislature has begun to review. ( read original story ...)