Beijing plans to vest itself with key powers to enforce national security in Hong Kong, proposing a law that would allow the central government to supervise the policing of subversive activities in ... ( read original story ...)
China releases details of planned Hong Kong security law
China's top legislative body released new details of national security legislation to be imposed on Hong Kong, shedding light on a measure that pro-democracy groups warn could undermine the city's ... ( read original story ...)
China to establish national security bureau in Hong Kong
China plans to establish a special bureau in Hong Kong to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security, as state media on Saturday reported ... ( read original story ...)
No mention of Hong Kong security law as China closes meeting
The body that handles most lawmaking for China’s top legislative body has closed its latest meeting with no mention of passing a highly controversial national security law for Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves Ahead With Law Tightening Grip on Hong Kong
A draft of the legislation, which many fear will be used to suppress dissent, was deliberated by lawmakers in Beijing, but reports said a vote would come later. ( read original story ...)
Harboring Hong Kong ‘rioters’ will harm Taiwan, China says
Offering protection to "rioters" from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan's people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city's affairs, China's government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says way U.S. treats Hong Kong depends on how China does
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States would in future treat Hong Kong as a Chinese city rather than an autonomous one to the extent that China treats the territory as a ... ( read original story ...)
EU should take China to U.N. 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 Hits Back at U.N. Rights Chief on Hong Kong Legislation
Hours later, China's mission to the U.N. in Geneva said in a statement: "These remarks grossly interfere in China's sovereignty and internal affairs and violate the purposes and p ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Hong Kong Law May Merit Court Action, EU Parliament Says
The European Parliament urged governments in Europe to consider taking China to the International Court of Justice over its draft national-security law for Hong Hong. ( read original story ...)
AP Interview: Martin Lee sees end of the Hong Kong he knows
The man nicknamed Hong Kong’s “Father of Democracy” said Friday that Beijing is trying to take control of the semi-autonomous city with an impending national security law, ... ( read original story ...)
China Readies Strict Security Law for Hong Kong
Chinese lawmakers are discussing legislation that could drastically curtail freedoms in the semiautonomous territory. ( read original story ...)
To swerve and deflect: While U.S. tackles police brutality, Hong Kong is in denial
Official failure to acknowledge officers’ wrongdoing has led to a collapse in trust in the force, and a breakdown between the city’s leaders and those they govern. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: China’s new national security proposals for Hong Kong riddled with uncertainty
China's plans to impose new national security laws on Hong Kong are raising widespread fears the legislation could lead to profound changes in the former British colony. ( read original story ...)