Chinese plans to impose national security laws on Hong Kong could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases there, raising fears of direct law enforcement and what the United States branded a ... ( read original story ...)
The other Hong Kong: Will China’s democratic enclave become just like the mainland? (opinion)
At issue is whether Hong Kong is governed by its own laws, under the semi-autonomous status that has made it an enclave of relative democracy and liberalism —or under China's, writes Joy Park. ( read original story ...)
Top U.S. Officials Threaten Action on China Over Hong Kong Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the White House economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, signaled the Trump administration would punish China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares tumble as Beijing moves to tighten its grip
Wall Street and European stocks ended mixed on Friday following heavy losses in Hong Kong over China's push for a national security law that drew rebukes from the United States and Europe. "Riots in ... ( read original story ...)
As China moves to impose new control over Hong Kong, international reaction remains muted
Beijing's plans to put in place a sweeping national security law in Hong Kong have triggered fierce criticism in the United States but were met with a limited reaction in Europe. ( read original story ...)
Chinese security forces could be deployed in Hong Kong under new law
Hong Kong officials indicate powers will be used to try to suppress pro-democracy protests ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo and Hassett Condemn China Over Hong Kong Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the White House economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, denounced the proposal by Beijing and threatened action. ( read original story ...)
The Guardian view on Hong Kong: a broken promise
The city is not the only place that should take heed of China reneging on its agreement ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Proposed Security Law Would Be a ‘Death Knell’ for Hong Kong Freedom, U.S. Says
Secretary of State Pompeo says the decision to impose China's national security law "would be a death knell for the high degree of autonomy Beijing promised for Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint ... ( read original story ...)
China Wants to End Hong Kong’s Autonomy While COVID-19 Distracts the World
The move Communist Party to set in train a national security law for Hong Kong signals a crackdown on the city's freedoms and could spell the end to the autonomy ... ( read original story ...)
As Coronavirus Keeps the West at Bay, China Moves to Tame Hong Kong
An emboldened China and its leader, Xi Jinping, assert themselves on national security, in line with Mr. Xi’s vision for a “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.” ... ( read original story ...)
China proposes strict national security law to combat political unrest in Hong Kong
China proposes strict national security law to combat political unrest in Hong Kong. Beijing says that the law is necessary to "safeguard national security." ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo: China measure a ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong autonomy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday condemned China's effort to take over national security legislation in Hong Kong, calling it “a death knell for the high degree ... ( read original story ...)
China’s plans for security agencies in Hong Kong will ‘silence city’, activists say
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Chinese proposal to impose national security laws on Hong Kong could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases there, raising fears of direct law enforcement and what U.S ... ( read original story ...)