The European Union and United Nations are concerned that Hong Kong's new national security bill, Article 23, could threaten human rights in the city.
Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve security law giving government more power to curb dissent
The law threatens stringent penalties for a wide range of actions authorities call threats to national security.
Hong Kong’s national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications
"It was then deliberated on, amended, and passed within 11 days — a record time in Hong Kong's legislative history," Eurasia Group analyst said. The law dictated strict punishment in the form of life ...
China tells UK and others to stop ‘smearing’ new Hong Kong security law
China urged Britain to stop making "groundless accusations" about Hong Kong's new national security law and denounced countries that "smear" legislation that critics say further threatens freedoms in ...
Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?
The city enacted tough new security legislation with little public outcry, partly because those who would have opposed it were either in jail or in exile.
Tighter security laws may sap yet more foreign investment from Hong Kong
Latest legislative crackdown on dissent and international collaboration likely to scare off some businesses, say critics ...
Hong Kong passes second national security law, aligning city more closely with mainland China
CNN’s Rosemary Church talks to Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip about Article 23, a national security law that critics and analysts say grants officials sweeping new powers to crack down on dissent and ...
Hong Kong’s new law is ‘final nail in coffin’ – critics
Among the signatories to the joint international statement is Hong Kong's last British governor, Chris Patten, who said the legislation is "another large nail in the coffin of human rights and the ...
In Hong Kong, China’s Grip Can Feel Like ‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’
As Hong Kong’s leaders embrace China’s top-down political culture, many believe the city’s dynamism and vitality are slipping away.
Hong Kong passes security law which critics say further threatens freedoms
By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security bill within two weeks of it being presented, fast-tracking a major piece ...
Hong Kong passes new national security law imposing life sentences for treason, insurrection
Hong Kong legislators passed 39 new offenses over five categories in its Safeguarding National Security Law on Tuesday that could leave some violators serving life in prison.
Hong Kong Security Law Could Damage City’s Standing as Financial Hub
Mr. Chan’s brisk work pace represents an attempt to shore up Hong Kong’s role and image as the financial hub of Asia. But that effort is now colliding with a move by the city’s Beijing-appointed ...
Hong Kong passes second national security law, widening crackdown powers and aligning city more closely with mainland China
Hong Kong’s legislature passed sweeping new powers on Tuesday that critics and analysts warned would align the financial hub’s national security laws more closely with those used on the Chinese ...
Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law
Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.