Trump is expected to announce the U.S. response to a controversial new law that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says threatens Hong Kong's autonomy. ( read original story ...)
China’s national security bill for Hong Kong threatens liberties, autonomy: US, Western powers
Shortly after China’s legislature endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong on Thursday, the United States, and the governments of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom issued a joint ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: US and allies defend ‘bastion of freedom’
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said developments in Hong Kong meant it could no longer be considered to have "a high degree of autonomy" from mainland China. This could lead to Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese State Media Outlet Calls Pompeo an ‘Arrogant, Hysterical’ Hypocrite as Beijing Tightens Grip on Hong Kong
"U.S. politicians such as Pompeo arrogantly believe that Hong Kong's destiny is in their hands," a Global Times editorial said. ( read original story ...)
China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story ...)
China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law. ( read original story ...)
China approves controversial Hong Kong national security law
China's legislature on Thursday approved to impose a highly controversial national security law upon Hong Kong that critics say will deteriorate the rights and freedoms of the semi-autonomous region. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s business hub status imperiled by security law
A national security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business. The law, approved Thursday in Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
China Approves Plan to Rein In Hong Kong, Defying Worldwide Outcry
Beijing ordered that a new law be written to extend many of mainland China’s security practices to Hong Kong, creating broad powers to quash unrest. ( read original story ...)
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city’s autonomy
China's rubber-stamp parliament approved sweeping new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday, in a move that jeopardizes the city's autonomy, has sparked pro-democracy protests and ... ( read original story ...)
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation, Defying Trump
C hinese lawmakers approved a proposal for sweeping new national security legislation in Hong Kong, defying a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to respond strongly to a measure that democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Ejected From Hong Kong Debate on Chinese National Anthem Bill
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 ...)