The United Kingdom said on Wednesday that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong was a "clear and serious" violation of the 1984 Joint Declaration and called on the People's Republic to ... ( read original story ...)
From Renditions to Closed-Door Trials, China’s Security Law Upends Hong Kong Legal Landscape
Leading Hong Kong lawyers are warning of a stark new era of mainland justice as they digest the full impact of China's new national security law imposed directly by Communist Party leaders in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
As China Strengthens Grip on Hong Kong, Taiwan Sees a Threat
The sweeping new security law in Hong Kong has further eroded what little support there was in Taiwan for unifying with the mainland. ( read original story ...)
After security law’s passage, Hong Kong marks China rule
Hong Kong police made their first arrest under a new national security law imposed by China's central government, arresting a protester Wednesday for carrying a flag calling for Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Threatening sanctions over Hong Kong is the ‘logic of bandits,’ Chinese official says
As geopolitical tensions rise over the central government's growing grip on Hong Kong, a Chinese official portrayed international criticism as irrational. ( read original story ...)
Protests break out in Hong Kong as first arrest made under new security law
Hong Kong police on Wednesday made their first arrest under a controversial new national security law imposed by China's central government less than 24 hours ago, as protests broke out in the city. ( read original story ...)
CNN Journalist Pepper-Sprayed by Police While Covering Hong Kong Protests
CNN's Chermaine Lee was covering the protests against China's new national security law when the crowd was targeted by police. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan opens Hong Kong migration office in rebuke to Beijing
Taiwan has opened an office to facilitate migration from Hong Kong following China’s passage of a national security law for the former British colony seen as sharply restricting political opposition a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wakes up to new national security law
World Hong Kong wakes up to new national security law. Posted . Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the form ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong makes first arrest under China’s new national security law
Hong Kong police announced on Twitter that they have made their first arrest since China's national security law came into force. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. Got a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police warn of arrest over displays of pro-independence material
Hong Kong activists who display pro-independence material face arrest and prosecution under a new national security law, a police spokesman said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: ‘Anti-protest’ law kicks in as city marks handover
The law targets crimes of secession, subversion and terrorism with punishments including life in prison. Hong Kong was handed back to China from Britain in 1997, but under an agreement supposed to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s controversial Hong Kong national security law goes into effect
Chinese President Xi Jinping signed into law a bill on Tuesday that critics say will threaten the autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedoms of its citizens. ( read original story ...)
What people are saying about Hong Kong’s new national security law
China's new security laws for Hong Kong will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more authoritarian era for the ... ( read original story ...)