Critics warn the legislation, first proposed in May, could erode human rights protections and Hong Kong's unique status. ( read original story ...)
China to establish bureau in Hong Kong to investigate national security threats
China plans to establish a special bureau in Hong Kong to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Records Fifth Coronavirus Death
A social distancing sign is seen at the Hong Kong International Airport, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hong Kong, China May 7, 2020. REUTER ... ( read original story ...)
China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong amid backlash
Beijing unveiled details of its new national security law for Hong Kong on Saturday, paving the way for the most profound change to the city's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. ( read original story ...)
Law to Tighten Beijing’s Grip on Hong Kong With Chinese Security Force
Pro-democracy politicians said the new details of the proposed national security law showed that it would punch a hole in the city’s independent judicial system. ( read original story ...)
China releases details of Hong Kong anti-sedition law
Partial draft of legislation shows Beijing intends to set up national security agency in city ... ( read original story ...)
China To Set Up ‘Security Agency’ In Hong Kong
The new law also would override any existing Hong Kong laws that may conflict with it once it is implemented, Xinhua news agency said in a report detailing the draft legislation. The report followed ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing to set up new security office in Hong Kong
The new security law will also override any local laws that conflict with it, Xinhua news agency reported. The planned law has sparked protests and drawn international condemnation. Critics say it ... ( read original story ...)
China Reveals Key Powers in Hong Kong National-Security Law
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 ...)