Disruptions took place during the reading of a bill that would criminalize insulting the Chinese national anthem ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament approves Hong Kong national security bill
China's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved directly imposing national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled ... ( read original story ...)
China’s rubber-stamp congress approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the United States and Britain. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Lawmakers Endorse Hong Kong National Security Law
China's ceremonial legislature has endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the United States and Britain. ( read original story ...)
Beijing is set to pass its national security proposal for Hong Kong. Here’s what we know so far
The law is aimed at prohibiting secession, subversion of state power, terrorism activities and foreign interference. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s a Sad Result.’ Mixed Feelings in Hong Kong Over U.S. Announcement on City’s Autonomy
It bypasses Hong Kong’s own legislature, which has not met its obligation to pass such a law since the territory was retroceded to China in 1997 after 156 years as a British colony. “No reasonable ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
HONG KONG (AP) — Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would ... ( read original story ...)
Top campaign advisor says Biden would sanction China over Hong Kong
Joe Biden would sanction China if president for its plan to impose new national security rules on Hong Kong, his campaign said on Wednesday, and accused President Donald Trump of having "enabled" ... ( read original story ...)
SpaceX, Hong Kong, Larry Kramer: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, far more than any other nation in the world. The stark milestone comes just months after the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Trump admin tells Congress Hong Kong has lost its autonomy to China. Here’s what that means.
Hong Kong has lost its autonomy from the Chinese government, the Trump administration said in a historic report to Congress Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
‘No Reasonable Person Can Assert’ Hong Kong Has Autonomy From China, Pompeo Says
The U.S. secretary of state reports the reappraisal to Congress in a move that may place Hong Kong's special trade status in danger — and further stoke tensions between the U.S. and China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong no longer has autonomy under China, Pompeo says
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," the secretary of state said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Stimulus, Huawei: Your Thursday Briefing
We’re covering new indications that the U.S. is likely to end Hong Kong’s special trade status, a new ruling in a Huawei executive’s extradition battle and how a celebrity chef feeds the poor in India ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants pre-1997 treatment
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had certified on Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer warrants special treatment under U.S. law in the same way as when it was under British rule, a ... ( read original story ...)