Embassy spokesperson's response to a media query on US officials' negative remarks about the safeguarding National Security Ordinance of Hong Kong
1 year ago

Embassy spokesperson's response to a media query on US officials' negative remarks about the safeguarding National Security Ordinance of Hong Kong

China Daily  

Q：The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday passed the safeguarding national security ordinance. Embassy spokesperson: We strongly criticize and firmly oppose the US side's slandering and smear against the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance of Hong Kong. The Legislative Council of the HKSAR unanimously voted in favor of the passage of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, which represents the effective implementation by the HKSAR of the constitutional responsibility stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law, consolidating the foundation for Hong Kong's long-term peace, prosperity and stability. The Ordinance is targeted at a tiny minority of individuals that are involved in offences seriously jeopardizing national security, and it aims to protect the great majority of law-abiding Hong Kong residents.

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US, Canadian politicians urged to stop meddling in Hong Kong's judiciary
4 months, 1 week ago

US, Canadian politicians urged to stop meddling in Hong Kong's judiciary

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- A spokesperson for the Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has slammed certain US and Canadian politicians over new visa restrictions vow following the HKSAR's lawful verdict of rioters. The irresponsible remarks were made by the spokesperson of the US State Department, the relevant bodies and members of the …

Central gov't office for safeguarding national security in HKSAR supports punishment of subversion activities
4 months, 1 week ago

Central gov't office for safeguarding national security in HKSAR supports punishment of subversion activities

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday said that it firmly supported Hong Kong's judiciary in sentencing the defendants convicted of "conspiracy to subvert the state power" in accordance with the law. A spokesperson for the office said that the sentencing results demonstrated the …

Central gov't office for safeguarding national security in HKSAR supports punishment of subversion activities
4 months, 1 week ago

Central gov't office for safeguarding national security in HKSAR supports punishment of subversion activities

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday said that it firmly supported Hong Kong's judiciary in sentencing the defendants convicted of "conspiracy to subvert the state power" in accordance with the law. A spokesperson for the office said that the sentencing results demonstrated the …

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in China-led crackdown on dissent
4 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in China-led crackdown on dissent

The Independent  

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US bill on Hong Kong trade offices draws rebuke from city
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US bill on Hong Kong trade offices draws rebuke from city

Hindustan Times  

Hong Kong lashed out Wednesday at the US House of Representatives for passing a bill that could potentially shut the Chinese city's trade outposts across the United States. US bill on Hong Kong trade offices draws rebuke from city The US House voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act, which would require a …

Hong Kong and Tiananmen: Erasing Memory in the Name of National Security
8 months ago

Hong Kong and Tiananmen: Erasing Memory in the Name of National Security

The Diplomat  

On June 3, in the busy shopping district of Causeway Bay, performance artist Sanmu Chan wrote the Chinese characters for “8964”（八九六四）with his finger in the air. The Article 23 legislation complements the 2020 National Security Law, which Beijing imposed on Hong Kong and which has been used to arrest hundreds of persons. A significant aspect of these rounds of legislation …

China stands against parties slandering HK national security law
9 months, 2 weeks ago

China stands against parties slandering HK national security law

China Daily  

On Friday, China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to relevant parties' slandering the national security law for Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and interfering in the special administrative region's rule of law. Countries, including the United States, and the European Union have expressed "concerns" over the move and the extraterritorial application of the national security law …

Sanctions shine spotlight on chaos causer in Hong Kong
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sanctions shine spotlight on chaos causer in Hong Kong

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. The US government on Friday expressed its deep concerns about the convictions of 14 lawbreakers in Hong Kong under the National Security Law of Hong Kong, saying it's taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on officials from both the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong who are responsible for the implementation …

US plans to impose new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials after security verdicts
10 months ago

US plans to impose new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials after security verdicts

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The United States on Friday expressed its deep concerns about the convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law, saying it’s taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on mainland Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for the implementation of the sweeping legislation. Miller urged the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities …

Hong Kong dissidents in UK ‘fear for their safety’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong dissidents in UK ‘fear for their safety’

The Telegraph  

Hong Kong dissidents in the UK fear “talking to the wrong people”, they have told The Telegraph, after three people were charged on Monday with spying. Chi Leung Wai, a 38-year-old Border Force officer, Matthew Trickett, a 37-year-old Home Office immigration enforcement officer, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63, a retired Hong Kong police officer who is employed as a London-based …

US treads carefully in responding to Hong Kong’s new national security law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US treads carefully in responding to Hong Kong’s new national security law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has denounced Hong Kong’s new national security law as a tool to potentially silence dissent both at home and abroad, but so far the action from Washington has been notably muted, disappointing those fighting for the Chinese territory’s democracy and freedoms. “Moreover, it’s not entirely clear that any specific actions from Washington would prompt Beijing to …

The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law

The Diplomat  

The push last month by Hong Kong to legislate a rigorous national security law, also known as the Article 23 legislation, within 12 days drew world-wide criticism. This development, aimed at embedding China’s national security edicts within Hong Kong’s legal framework, is a clear sign of eroding freedoms in a city once renowned for its autonomy and vibrant open society. …

Watch | What is Hong Kong’s new national security law?
1 year ago

Watch | What is Hong Kong’s new national security law?

The Hindu  

On March 19th, the Hong Kong government passed a new national security law that has been criticised by several Western countries and rights groups The Safeguarding National Security law revises the existing regulations and penalties, and adds five new categories of offences — treason, insurrection, espionage and theft of state secrets, sabotaging national security, and external interference Some of these …

HK still in Washington's crosshair: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

HK still in Washington's crosshair: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. The series of actions the US has taken regarding Hong Kong, including passing Hong Kong-related bills and carrying out baseless sanctions on the city and related individuals, expose the US government's disrespect to international laws, and constitute grave infringements on China's sovereignty, territorial integrity and core interests. The claim to be …

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
1 year ago

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law

The Independent  

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US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
1 year ago

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said Friday that its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about the city’s media freedoms. Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed concern over RFA’s shutdown and said the new law “not …

‘Slander’: China slams critics of Hong Kong’s new national security law
1 year ago

‘Slander’: China slams critics of Hong Kong’s new national security law

Al Jazeera  

As legislation prompts global criticism, China accuses UK in particular of having ‘deep-rooted mindset as a coloniser’. China has lashed out at international critics of Hong Kong’s national security law, accusing a number of countries of “slandering and smearing”. “China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to certain countries and institutions slandering and smearing Hong Kong’s national security regulations,” foreign …

Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent
1 year ago

Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent

The Independent  

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Hong Kong unanimously passes new national security law or Article 23 widening crackdown on dissent
1 year ago

Hong Kong unanimously passes new national security law or Article 23 widening crackdown on dissent

India TV News  

Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Tuesday unanimously passed the city's new national security bill, 11 days after it was published by the government. Since the bill was unveiled on March 8, a committee held daily meetings for a week, following an appeal by Hong Kong leader John Lee to push the law through “at full speed.” The law threatens stringent …

What is Article 23, Hong Kong’s new draconian national security law?
1 year ago

What is Article 23, Hong Kong’s new draconian national security law?

Al Jazeera  

Passing of new national security law described as ‘very dark day’ for civil liberties in Hong Kong. Legislators in Hong Kong have approved a new national security law ­- referred to as Article 23 – that gives the government new powers to crack down on all forms of dissent on the grounds of alleged treason, espionage, sedition and external interference …

Article 23: Hong Kong legislature passes tough new national security law
1 year ago

Article 23: Hong Kong legislature passes tough new national security law

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups, foreign governments fear fast-tracked law will erode civil liberties and may be used to silence critics. Hong Kong’s Legislative Council unanimously passed a new national security law that expands the government’s power to crush dissent. “Today is a historic moment for Hong Kong,” said Chief Executive John Lee, who added that the law punishing five major crimes would …

HK to enact new national security ordinance on Saturday
1 year ago

HK to enact new national security ordinance on Saturday

China Daily  

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrives at the Legislative Council chamber after the passage on third reading of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance on March 19, 2024. HK: Ordinance hailed as milestone for city's stability Hong Kong is set to enact the long-awaited Safeguarding National Security Ordinance on Saturday after its legislature passed the law on Tuesday — a historic …

Hong Kong’s new national security bill includes stiff penalties and more powers to suppress dissent
1 year ago

Hong Kong’s new national security bill includes stiff penalties and more powers to suppress dissent

LA Times  

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee waves to delegates after the opening session of the National People’s Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Hong Kong unveiled a proposed law Friday that threatens life imprisonment for residents who “endanger national security,” deepening worries about erosion of the city’s freedoms four years after Beijing imposed a …

UK ‘strongly’ calls on China to reconsider Hong Kong’s new national security law
1 year, 1 month ago

UK ‘strongly’ calls on China to reconsider Hong Kong’s new national security law

The Independent  

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There are renewed efforts in Hong Kong to push for tighter national security laws
1 year, 2 months ago

There are renewed efforts in Hong Kong to push for tighter national security laws

NPR  

There are renewed efforts in Hong Kong to push for tighter national security laws STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The government of Hong Kong is discussing even tighter national security laws. And then on the foreign organization side, what you've seen is an effort by the Hong Kong government over the past year to target exile organizations here in Washington and London …

Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissent
1 year, 2 months ago

Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissent

The Hindu  

Hong Kong began public consultation on a local National Security Law on January 30, more than three years after Beijing imposed a similar law that has all but wiped out dissent in the semi-autonomous city. Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, calls for the city to enact a national security law, but it's been delayed for decades because of widespread …

Hong Kong begins public consultation to implement domestic national security law
1 year, 2 months ago

Hong Kong begins public consultation to implement domestic national security law

Firstpost  

Public consultation began in Hong Kong on Tuesday regarding the enactment of its own national security law, initiating a process aimed at implementing legislation that has long been met with resistance from residents concerned about the potential infringement on their civil liberties. In 2020, Beijing imposed a national security law on Hong Kong, triggering a crackdown on dissent. Nevertheless, Hong …

Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissent
1 year, 2 months ago

Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissent

The Independent  

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HK residents oppose US sanctions threat
1 year, 4 months ago

HK residents oppose US sanctions threat

China Daily  

Smearing of judicial system only serves to strengthen national security desire As of 10 pm on Monday, over 360,000 Hong Kong netizens had signed an online petition to oppose US politicians' threats to sanction Hong Kong officials, judges and prosecutors involved in safeguarding national security. A spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council said …

Safeguarding national security is a must: Commissioner's office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR
1 year, 8 months ago

Safeguarding national security is a must: Commissioner's office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Thursday strongly disapproved and firmly rejected irresponsible comments on Hong Kong police's handling of anti-China forces made by some Western politicians. In response to the comments made by the Canadian foreign ministry, the high representative of the European Union for foreign …

Hong Kong's law enforcement brooks no vilification: Commissioner's office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR
1 year, 8 months ago

Hong Kong's law enforcement brooks no vilification: Commissioner's office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- The spokesperson for the Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday strongly disapproved and firmly rejected the irresponsible comments made by politicians from the US State Department, some congressional organizations, the US Consulate General in Hong Kong, and the British foreign secretary. They smeared Hong Kong police's effort …

Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats
1 year, 10 months ago

Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats

The Independent  

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Senior Chinese official says Hong Kong's current situation should be treasured
1 year, 11 months ago

Senior Chinese official says Hong Kong's current situation should be treasured

China Daily  

Xia Baolong, head of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council speaks at the opening ceremony of the National Security Education Day in Hong Kong, April 15, 2023. HONG KONG -- A senior Chinese official on Hong Kong affairs has said the current favorable situation in the region has been achieved through great effort, and deserves …

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review
2 years, 1 month ago

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates. “But it reflects more broadly the uncertainty that many civil society organizations face because it shows that a lot of their work in many areas can be criminalized …

Consul: 20% of Americans in Hong Kong left in past 2 years
2 years, 2 months ago

Consul: 20% of Americans in Hong Kong left in past 2 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hong Kong’s strict anti-COVID-19 measures and “diminishing freedoms” have …

Chinese gov't spokesperson stresses enforcement of HKSAR national security law
2 years, 4 months ago

Chinese gov't spokesperson stresses enforcement of HKSAR national security law

China Daily  

BEIJING -- It is imperative to fully and faithfully enforce the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China's State Council said on Monday. In accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special …

Chinese gov't spokesperson stresses enforcement of HKSAR national security law
2 years, 4 months ago

Chinese gov't spokesperson stresses enforcement of HKSAR national security law

China Daily  

BEIJING -- It is imperative to fully and faithfully enforce the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China's State Council said on Monday. In accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special …

Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control
2 years, 9 months ago

Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control

LA Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after arriving in Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover to China from Britain. Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule. “This is an opportunity to …

National Security Law fruitful for HK
2 years, 9 months ago

National Security Law fruitful for HK

China Daily  

Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung gives an interview on June 9. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Authorities have strictly held violators accountable over the past two years Fruitful results were achieved since the National Security Law for Hong Kong was enforced in 2020, but the city still needs to be vigilant about national security risks, said Hong Kong Secretary …

Reality Check: Falsehoods in US perceptions of China
2 years, 9 months ago

Reality Check: Falsehoods in US perceptions of China

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has recently delivered a speech at Asia Society outlining the US administration's approach to China. A group of independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said in a statement released on 10 January 2022 that the US has arbitrarily detained people without trial and subjected them to torture or ill-treatment …

Reality Check: Falsehoods in US perceptions of China
2 years, 9 months ago

Reality Check: Falsehoods in US perceptions of China

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has recently delivered a speech at Asia Society outlining the US administration's approach to China. A group of independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said in a statement released on 10 January 2022 that the US has arbitrarily detained people without trial and subjected them to torture or ill-treatment …

Hong Kong to create more national security offences
3 years, 6 months ago

Hong Kong to create more national security offences

Al Jazeera  

Security secretary says officials working on legislation that would define new crimes such as espionage. Hong Kong will create a host of new national security offences, building on a law Beijing imposed last year that has criminalised dissent and transformed the once-outspoken city. Chris Tang, a former police chief promoted to security secretary this year, said officials started working on …

China slams US for offering residents from Hong Kong safe haven
3 years, 7 months ago

China slams US for offering residents from Hong Kong safe haven

The Independent  

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London mayor sends message of support to Hong Kong emigres
3 years, 8 months ago

London mayor sends message of support to Hong Kong emigres

The Independent  

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US sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong democracy crackdown
3 years, 8 months ago

US sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong democracy crackdown

Al Jazeera  

Latest move in response to Beijing’s clampdown is seen by analysts as symbolic as business community still wants market access. The sanctions, posted by the US Treasury Department on Friday, are aimed at individuals from China’s Hong Kong liaison office, used by Beijing to orchestrate its policies in the Chinese territory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Chinese …

China says US is trying to mislead foreign firms on Hong Kong
3 years, 8 months ago

China says US is trying to mislead foreign firms on Hong Kong

Live Mint  

The U.S. is trying to mislead American and international companies in Hong Kong by discrediting a Beijing-imposed national security law and the Asian financial hub’s business environment, China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. In a statement on Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry office in Hong Kong said the city’s business environment for foreign investors had become safer, more stable and …

Hong Kong security law has ‘decimated’ freedoms: Amnesty
3 years, 9 months ago

Hong Kong security law has ‘decimated’ freedoms: Amnesty

Al Jazeera  

Rights group says law imposed by Beijing has put Hong Kong on path to becoming police state and created ‘human rights emergency’. Authorities in Hong Kong are using the national security law that China imposed a year ago to crack down on legitimate dissent, “decimate” the territory’s freedoms and create a climate of fear, Amnesty International said in a report …

Hong Kong leader says US ‘beautifying’ security offenses
3 years, 9 months ago

Hong Kong leader says US ‘beautifying’ security offenses

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Foreign governments are “beautifying” acts that endanger national security in Hong Kong when they criticize the recent crackdown on a pro-democracy newspaper, the leader of the semiautonomous Chinese territory said Tuesday. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s comments come as some countries including the U.S. condemn the arrest of editors and executives at Apple Daily and the freezing …

UK, US condemn China’s overhaul of Hong Kong elections
4 years ago

UK, US condemn China’s overhaul of Hong Kong elections

Al Jazeera  

The United Kingdom and the United States have strongly condemned moves by China to further reduce political participation and representation in Hong Kong, as the territory announced a second delay to Legislative Council elections that were supposed to have taken place last September. “Today China enacted changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system which are a clear breach of the Joint …

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