China’s rubber-stamp legislature Thursday approved a decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong, bypassing the territory’s own legislature in a move that sets the stage for both violence ... ( read original story ...)
It’s a serious mistake to jeopardize Hong Kong’s special status: Myron Brilliant
CNBC's Kelly Evans discusses China's new security law that cracks down on Hong Kong with Myron Brilliant of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and John Rutledge of Safanad. ( read original story ...)
UK will extend visa rights for 300,000 Hong Kong residents, says Raab
Foreign secretary proposes pathway to citizenship if China continues with crackdown ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens to ‘Hit Back’ as Trump Warns of Strong U.S. Response to Hong Kong Law
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 ...)