Why is Hong Kong worried? Political battle looming over UK China relations; It was notable not one MP in the Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Made-in-China Law Keeps Hong Kong Guessing Whether It’s Guilty
Chinese officials have described Hong Kong’s new national security law as “tailor-made” for the former British colony. Lawyers in the city, however, say the statute may be open to abuse and difficult ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. House passes bill to sanction Chinese banks over Hong Kong
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement a national security law that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... ( read original story ...)
‘We Have to Act Out Our Freedom’: Protesters Hit Streets in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police invoked Beijing’s new security law for the first time to arrest protesters on the anniversary of the city’s handover to China. ( read original story ...)
China’s New Security Law Erodes Media Freedoms in Hong Kong
In a new era of tighter Chinese government control of Hong Kong, the city is likely to see the sun set on broad media freedoms it has enjoyed since the 1997 handover to Chinese control. ( read original story ...)
As the Hong Kong security law comes into force, HSBC’s silence is deafening
The bank publicly backed China last month – so after 370 arrests in one day, ‘no comment’ is unlikely to cut it ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Arrests and Fear Mark First Day of New Security Law
Protesters deleted social media accounts, as formerly allowed speech suddenly became a potential crime. The chill over the city has booksellers, professors and nonprofits questioning their future. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bankers flock to London to evade ‘disturbing’ China security law
Hong Kong finance workers are flocking to London following the Chinese government’s decision to impose a controversial national security law on the region. Estate agents and recruiters in the British ... ( read original story ...)
How China killed Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement in less than a year, while the rest of the world were too weak to help
The US, EU, and the UK made efforts to warn China over its new national security law for Hong Kong. China is beyond caring. ( read original story ...)
With Hong Kong security law, China writes broad international powers for itself
Implications of the far-reaching measures are coming into focus, after Beijing fast-tracked the crackdown without public comment. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters arrested on first day of new national security law
The Hong Kong government's ban on demonstrations did little to stop thousands from testing a new national security law imposed by mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Is a Colony Once More
With a far-reaching national-security law, overlords in a distant capital are again making decisions on the city’s behalf. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Calls Hong Kong ‘Just Another Communist-Run City’ Now
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said China’s moves to exert more control over Hong Kong have “eviscerated” the rule of law in the city as the U.S. continues to strip trade privileges from the former ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Commerce chief: Firms may rethink Hong Kong offices after China security law
Companies with headquarters in Hong Kong may now rethink having those offices as China begins cracking down on protesters under Beijing's sweeping new security law, the U.S. commerce secretary said on ... ( read original story ...)