Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended a controversial China-proposed national security law from criticism that it will strip Hong Kong of its autonomy, stating it will "only target a handful of people. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Dismisses Opposition to Security Law and Says It Is Not a Threat to Freedoms
Hong Kong’s leader defended China’s moves to impose sweeping national security laws in the territory amid renewed protests and growing international concern over what it would mean for the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader insists new Chinese security law is no threat to freedoms
Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights, despite widespread criticism of the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China's top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding "national sovereignty" in the city a day ahead of expected anti-government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: Carrie Lam dismisses concerns over rights
Critics say it would limit the city's unique freedoms. But in her first public comments, Ms Lam said it was a "responsible" move to protect the law-abiding majority. She denied that the law would ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leader says security laws will not affect city’s rights and freedoms
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday added to a raft of attempts by local and Beijing officials to provide reassurance that proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law ‘will not change’ its judiciary system, says former secretary of security
Hong Kong's basic law is "very clear" that the city enjoys an independent judiciary system and court of final adjudication, and China's proposed national security law will not change that, says Lai ... ( read original story ...)
China, U.S. on ‘Brink of New Cold War’ Over Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Says
China and the United States are veering toward a "new Cold War," Beijing's foreign minister warned just one day after Hong Kong protests reignited. ( read original story ...)
What It’s Like To Eat At A Restaurant Now In Hong Kong
Have you been outside of Hong Kong?” “Experienced any symptoms commonly associated with the coronavirus?” “Have you come into ‘direct contact with or the immediate vicinity of anyone’ carrying the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Tsai pledges support for people of Hong Kong after China proposes national security law
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Sunday evening that the self-ruled democratic island "stands with the people of Hong Kong" as she pledged "necessary assistance" to Hong Kongers who need help. ( read original story ...)
Sen. McSally on resolution to condemn China on Hong Kong and her new memoir
Republican Sen. Martha McSally discusses her resolution to condemn China's Hong Kong national security law and her new memoir 'Dare to Fly' on 'Fox & Friends.' ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Moves to Tighten Grip on Hong Kong With New Laws
With his plan to impose sweeping antisedition legislation on Hong Kong, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has revealed a willingness to alter the onetime British colony’s special status as a self-governing ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens US Counter Measures if Punished for Hong Kong Law
China on Monday threatened counter measures against the United States if it is punished for plans to impose on Hong Kong a sedition law, which the business hub's security chief hailed as a new tool to ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed law
Protesters in Hong Kong clashed with police over Beijing's plan to impose a tough new security law. There's fear it would crush freedoms in the former British territory. Ramy Inocencio reports. ( read original story ...)