Tam Yiu-chung, Hong Kong’s sole delegate on the Standing Committee, told local media that “it’s not surprising that they would want another meeting to complete this task sooner.” The draft law, which ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Smothering of Hong Kong Has Democrats Preparing for Jail
Hong Kong protesters effectively killed an extradition bill that would subject them to criminal prosecution under China’s legal system for the first time -- a victory that inspired them to demand real ... ( read original story ...)
With the world focused on COVID-19, China is flexing its muscles from Hong Kong to the Himalayas
While President Trump is preoccupied with problems at home, China senses an opportunity to expand its power, experts say. ( read original story ...)
China presses ahead with Hong Kong security law designed to curtail political freedoms
Beijing is pushing through the measure despite Western objections, vastly expanding its control of the financial center. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks to lure financial groups from crisis-hit Hong Kong
Protests and Beijing clampdown seen as opportunity to promote Japanese capital as alternative financial centre ... ( read original story ...)
China may enact Hong Kong security law at end of June
China's top lawmaking body has announced a three-day session for the end of this month, a move that raises the possibility of the enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong that has stirred ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong unions, students fail to get support for strikes against security law
Pro-democracy labor unions and a student group in Hong Kong failed to garner enough support to hold strikes against looming national security legislation imposed by Beijing, in a blow for the ... ( read original story ...)
EU Should Take China to UN Court Over Hong Kong, Lawmakers Say
The European Union should take China to the International Court of Justice in The Hague if Beijing imposes a new security law on Hong Kong, the European Parliament voted on Friday, also calling on the ... ( read original story ...)
China proposes national security office in Hong Kong
China's legislature on Saturday proposed a law that would set up a national security agency to crack down on dissent in the semi-autonomous zone. ( read original story ...)
China unveils details of national security law with sweeping new powers over Hong Kong
Critics warn the legislation, first proposed in May, could erode human rights protections and Hong Kong's unique status. ( read original story ...)
Beijing to have sweeping powers over Hong Kong security law, stoking concerns
China will have overarching powers over the enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong, according to details released on Saturday that signalled the deepest change to the city's way of ... ( 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 ...)