Hong Kong police fired water cannon on Wednesday to break up the first protest since China introduced sweeping security legislation and they made their first arrests under it, warning of punishment ... ( 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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
What Hong Kong’s New Security Law Means for Business
After more than five weeks of waiting, the business world is getting its first real look at the controversial national security law that will shape Hong Kong’s future as a financial hub. ( 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 ...)
Can Hong Kong survive as Asia’s financial hub?
Beijing has rushed to push through a new national security law in Hong Kong. Critics fear the legislation threatens civil liberties promised to the territory through July 1, 2047. The city's special ... ( read original story ...)