HKSAR gov't strongly disapproves of remarks on Safeguarding National Security Ordinance by International Bar Association
8 months, 3 weeks ago

HKSAR gov't strongly disapproves of remarks on Safeguarding National Security Ordinance by International Bar Association

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Wednesday strongly disapproved of and condemned the slanders and smears, as well as unfounded criticisms, made by the International Bar Association's human rights institute against the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. The spokesperson added that the offences endangering national security stipulated by the ordinance target acts endangering national security with precision, and define the elements and penalties of the offences with clarity. Extraterritorial effect for the offences endangering national security under the ordinance fully aligns with the principles of international law, international practice and common practice adopted in various countries and regions. After the ordinance was passed by the Legislative Council unanimously on March 19, 2024, members of the public and various sectors of the community including the commercial sector and major chambers of commerce, the legal sector, real estate association, the youth sector, other professional sectors and political parties, welcomed, voiced support and acknowledged that the legislation is the constitutional obligation the HKSAR government fulfilled to safeguard national security.

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

HKSAR government slams foreign interference in its judicial affairs
1 month, 1 week ago

HKSAR government slams foreign interference in its judicial affairs

China Daily  

The Golden Bauhinia Square in China's Hong Kong, July 14, 2020. Photo: Xinhua The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Sunday strongly disapproved of and rejected the recent biased and misleading remarks made by some foreign governments, politicians, officials and the media, etc, on HKSAR's work in safeguarding national security and Lai Chee-ying's case, with a HKSAR …

China stands against parties slandering HK national security law
6 months, 1 week 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 …

HK leader warns about security risks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

HK leader warns about security risks

China Daily  

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu urged society on Tuesday to remain vigilant against national security threats after recent verdicts in a subversion trial sounded the alarm. A court in Hong Kong handed down verdicts on Thursday in a subversion case related to an illegal "primary election" before the Legislative Council election in 2020, finding 14 …

Sanctions shine spotlight on chaos causer in Hong Kong
6 months, 3 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 …

HK legislation balances rule of law and development
8 months, 3 weeks ago

HK legislation balances rule of law and development

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. The new law is comprehensive in that it integrates the substantive and procedural aspects of law as well as complements the National Security Law of Hong Kong, and identifies the offenses punishable under Article 23. First, by complementing the existing National Security Law and integrating it into Hong Kong's jurisdiction, the …

Watch | What is Hong Kong’s new national security law?
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Hong Kong scraps early release for national security convicts
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Hong Kong scraps early release for national security convicts

New Indian Express  

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that people convicted on national security charges would no longer be eligible for early release for good behaviour, under a new law enacted by the city's authorities over the weekend. "It's been made very clear that if a prisoner is serving a sentence in respect to his conviction of an offence endangering national …

Explained: What is Hong Kong’s new security law, and what does Article 23 specify
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Explained: What is Hong Kong’s new security law, and what does Article 23 specify

The Hindu  

The story so far: Hong Kong’s new security law has drawn widespread criticism from several Western countries, the United Nations and human rights groups, which contend that the “rushed” legislation will further threaten freedom and empower the government to suppress dissent in the financial hub. “New legislation under Article 23 will bring a further devastating blow to the city’s autonomy, …

Security ordinance to safeguard HK's prosperity, stability
9 months ago

Security ordinance to safeguard HK's prosperity, stability

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. The promulgation of Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong represents a watershed moment in the city's legal and political history, as it concludes years of political strife that has challenged the region's prosperity and stability. The havoc during the 2019 social unrest further exposes the national security risks confronting Hong Kong …

Security ordinance to safeguard HK's prosperity, stability
9 months ago

Security ordinance to safeguard HK's prosperity, stability

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. The promulgation of Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong represents a watershed moment in the city's legal and political history, as it concludes years of political strife that has challenged the region's prosperity and stability. The havoc during the 2019 social unrest further exposes the national security risks confronting Hong Kong …

New law to safeguard HK's future development
9 months ago

New law to safeguard HK's future development

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY After years of discussions and anticipation, the Hong Kong Legislative Council finally passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill, as mandated by Article 23 of the Basic Law, on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the special administrative region. Safeguarding national security and passing laws based on Article 23 are a constitutional responsibility of the …

HK lawmaker: Western politicians' double standards on security law
9 months ago

HK lawmaker: Western politicians' double standards on security law

China Daily  

"National security laws are not something that's unique to Hong Kong, they are global standard," said Dominic Lee in Hong Kong's Legislative Council. The bill, also known as Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, seeks to prohibit five acts that endanger national security while updating provisions within existing laws. ".That is why I find it so hypocritical when Western politicians such as …

Reinforcement of rule of law in HK: China Daily editorial
9 months ago

Reinforcement of rule of law in HK: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Photo taken on Aug 5, 2019 shows China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed a bill mandated by Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong on Tuesday, which will take effect on Saturday. It is the implementation of …

HK to enact new national security ordinance on Saturday
9 months 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 passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent
9 months ago

Hong Kong passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent

NPR  

Hong Kong passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent Enlarge this image toggle caption Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images Hong Kong lawmakers have passed new national security legislation that carries severe punishment for a broad range of offenses, including life imprisonment for acts deemed to be insurrection. The legislation, called the Safeguarding …

Hong Kong's National Security Law: Not A Balancing Act Between Security And Liberty
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong's National Security Law: Not A Balancing Act Between Security And Liberty

Live Law  

As Hong Kong is poised to enact a new national security law, concerns are rippling through the international legal community. Hong Kong's New National Security Law The proposed national security law builds upon Beijing's 2020 National Security Law, which led to the arrest of activists and closure of media outlets. The proposed law extends mainland China's national security laws to …

U.K., U.S. blast Hong Kong's proposed new security law
9 months, 3 weeks ago

U.K., U.S. blast Hong Kong's proposed new security law

The Hindu  

The United States and Britain on Wednesday criticised the Hong Kong government over a proposed new national security law, saying it would curtail freedoms in the finance hub. Hong Kong officials said last month a further homegrown security law was needed to plug "loopholes", with Justice Chief Paul Lam saying he had heard no objections during a month of public …

Hong Kong’s plan for a new national security law deepens fears over eroding civil liberties
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong’s plan for a new national security law deepens fears over eroding civil liberties

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — As Hong Kong moves toward enacting a new national security law, four years after Beijing imposed a similar law that all but wiped out dissent and vocal pro-democracy media in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, concerns are spreading among the city’s international business and media communities. The city’s many companies are concerned about how the new law could …

Hong Kong's plan for a new national security law deepens fears over eroding civil liberties
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong's plan for a new national security law deepens fears over eroding civil liberties

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. Read our privacy policy As Hong Kong moves toward …

Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents

China Daily  

Hong Kong will enact a new national security ordinance to address risks, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announces at a news conference on Jan 30, 2024. On Jan 30, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government launched a monthlong public consultation on the legislation of Article 23 — which will be achieved by introducing a new ordinance to tackle various …

Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissent
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 legislative push to pass new national security laws
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong begins legislative push to pass new national security laws

Al Jazeera  

New offences covered under the proposed laws will include treason, insurrection and espionage. Hong Kong’s government said it has started work on new national security laws it intends to pass soon, four years after China imposed sweeping legislation in the wake of massive pro-democracy protests. John Lee, chief executive of the semi-autonomous city, said on Tuesday that while Hong Kong …

HK judiciary 'will not yield' to threats in national security cases
11 months ago

HK judiciary 'will not yield' to threats in national security cases

China Daily  

Andrew Cheung Kui-nung, chief justice of the Court of Final Appeal, inspects a Ceremonial Guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force at Edinburgh Place during the Ceremonial Opening of Legal Year 2024. The Hong Kong judiciary will not yield to any pressure or threats of any kind in national security cases as in any other type of cases, the …

National Security Law for HK beyond reproach
1 year, 3 months ago

National Security Law for HK beyond reproach

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. Editor's Note: The spokesperson of the Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued a statement on Sunday refuting the US State Department's claim that the extraterritorial application of the National Security Law for Hong Kong is a dangerous precedent that threatens the human …

Safeguarding national security is a must: Commissioner's office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

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

Hong Kong Police arrest Tiananmen vigil organisers under controversial national security law
3 years, 3 months ago

Hong Kong Police arrest Tiananmen vigil organisers under controversial national security law

Firstpost  

China, in efforts to bolster control over the autonomous region, had imposed a sweeping national security law last year to quash pro-democracy protests Hong Kong, China: Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested four members of the group behind the city’s Tiananmen Square vigils, a day after they refused to cooperate with a national security investigation. The Hong Kong Alliance is …

Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty
3 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty

The Hindu  

Hong Kong authorities have used a new national security law to target dissent and justify "censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights", Amnesty International said on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 a year after the law was implemented. "In one year, the National Security Law has put Hong Kong on a rapid path to becoming a police state and …

Hong Kong security law has ‘decimated’ freedoms: Amnesty
3 years, 5 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 …

请回答2020，你pick的2020新闻热词
3 years, 11 months ago

请回答2020，你pick的2020新闻热词

China Daily  

7月热词： 《香港特别行政区维护国家安全法》The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was passed unanimously at the 20th session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature. 十三届全国人大常委会第二十次会议全票通过了《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区维护国家安全法》。 …

US hegemonic act will only further unite Chinese people: commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in HKSAR
4 years ago

US hegemonic act will only further unite Chinese people: commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in HKSAR

China Daily  

HONG KONG - The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese foreign ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday expressed strong indignation over and condemned the US imposition of sanctions on leading members of China's top legislature and the passage of the "Hong Kong people's freedom and choice act" by the US House of Representatives. A spokesperson …

2020年8月新闻热词汇总
4 years, 3 months ago

2020年8月新闻热词汇总

China Daily  

本月，北京迎入汛以来最强降雨，三峡水库迎来最大洪峰；新发地农产品批发市场分期复市；《新型冠状病毒肺炎诊疗方案（试行第八版）》印发；TikTok公司对美国政府行政令发起诉讼；创业板注册制首批18家企业在深交所上市；首都功能核心区控制性详细规划获批。 海底高铁隧道 undersea high-speed railway tunnel The technical proposal for the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway, China's first high-speed rail with an undersea segment connecting the Zhoushan Islands in East China's Zhejiang province with the mainland, has been completed, the local Ningbo Evening News reported on Saturday. 据《宁波晚报》8月1日报道，中国首条连接浙江舟山岛和大陆的跨海高铁工程——甬（宁波）舟（舟山）铁路项目的技术方案已经完成。 【单词讲解】 高铁是high-speed railway，而海底高铁隧道就是undersea high-speed railway tunnel。由于这条海底高铁隧道是甬舟铁路（Ningbo-Zhoushan railway）的一部分，所以翻译成high-speed rail with an undersea segment。 7月30日，历经2年多，由铁四院勘察设计的“隧道风险评估与金塘海底隧道关键技术方案”，通过了以中国工程院院士钱七虎为组长的专家组评审（passed assessment from …

2020年8月新闻热词汇总
4 years, 3 months ago

2020年8月新闻热词汇总

China Daily  

本月，北京迎入汛以来最强降雨，三峡水库迎来最大洪峰；新发地农产品批发市场分期复市；《新型冠状病毒肺炎诊疗方案（试行第八版）》印发；TikTok公司对美国政府行政令发起诉讼；创业板注册制首批18家企业在深交所上市；首都功能核心区控制性详细规划获批。 海底高铁隧道 undersea high-speed railway tunnel The technical proposal for the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway, China's first high-speed rail with an undersea segment connecting the Zhoushan Islands in East China's Zhejiang province with the mainland, has been completed, the local Ningbo Evening News reported on Saturday. 据《宁波晚报》8月1日报道，中国首条连接浙江舟山岛和大陆的跨海高铁工程——甬（宁波）舟（舟山）铁路项目的技术方案已经完成。 【单词讲解】 高铁是high-speed railway，而海底高铁隧道就是undersea high-speed railway tunnel。由于这条海底高铁隧道是甬舟铁路（Ningbo-Zhoushan railway）的一部分，所以翻译成high-speed rail with an undersea segment。 7月30日，历经2年多，由铁四院勘察设计的“隧道风险评估与金塘海底隧道关键技术方案”，通过了以中国工程院院士钱七虎为组长的专家组评审（passed assessment from …

2020年7月新闻热词汇总
4 years, 4 months ago

2020年7月新闻热词汇总

China Daily  

7月，《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区维护国家安全法》公布实施；因新冠肺炎疫情延期一个月的高考如期举行，安徽歙县有两个科目的考试因为强降雨延后举行；全国多地强降雨，引发洪涝灾害；中超联赛开赛；我国火星探测器“天问一号”发射升空；跨省团队游恢复，各地影院相继恢复营业。 中华人民共和国香港特别行政区维护国家安全法 The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was passed unanimously at the 20th session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature. …

Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
4 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law

NPR  

Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. DAVID GREENE, HOST: Now to what appears to be new steps by Hong Kong police, who are enforcing a controversial national security law. Police didn't identify them, but a pro-independence group called Studentlocalism …

Hong Kong students held in first arrests under new security law
4 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong students held in first arrests under new security law

Al Jazeera  

The detention of the four, one just 16, is the first under legislation that was imposed by Beijing earlier this month. Hong Kong police have arrested four people, the youngest just 16, for suspected offences under the city’s new national security law, the first such detentions outside of street protests since the legislation took effect a month ago. “We arrested …

每日一词∣维护国家安全 safeguard national security
4 years, 5 months ago

每日一词∣维护国家安全 safeguard national security

China Daily  

根据《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区维护国家安全法》，香港特别行政区将设立维护国家安全委员会，并接受中央人民政府的监督和问责。香港特别行政区政府警务处将设立维护国家安全的部门。 According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKSAR will establish a committee for safeguarding national security, which is under the supervision of and accountable to the central government. The Hong Kong police force will also set up a department for safeguarding national security. 2020年7月1日清晨，香港金紫荆广场，伴随嘹亮的国歌声，鲜艳的五星红旗和香港特别行政区区旗一同升起，香港特别行政区迎来第23个回归纪念日。（图片来源：新华社） …

每日一词∣维护国家安全 safeguard national security
4 years, 5 months ago

每日一词∣维护国家安全 safeguard national security

China Daily  

根据《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区维护国家安全法》，香港特别行政区将设立维护国家安全委员会，并接受中央人民政府的监督和问责。香港特别行政区政府警务处将设立维护国家安全的部门。 According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKSAR will establish a committee for safeguarding national security, which is under the supervision of and accountable to the central government. The Hong Kong police force will also set up a department for safeguarding national security. 2020年7月1日清晨，香港金紫荆广场，伴随嘹亮的国歌声，鲜艳的五星红旗和香港特别行政区区旗一同升起，香港特别行政区迎来第23个回归纪念日。（图片来源：新华社） …

Hong Kong: Defiance and fear after China-backed national security law takes hold
4 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong: Defiance and fear after China-backed national security law takes hold

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — If Beijing thought a new national security law would guarantee a quiet birthday for Hong Kong, it was mistaken. Riot police detain a man after they cleared protesters taking part in a rally against a new national security law in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020. Video Ad Feedback CNN speaks to only Hong Konger on …

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in HKSAR
4 years, 5 months ago

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in HKSAR

China Daily  

The Chinese national flags and flags of the Hong Kong SAR flutter in Hong Kong. Article 43 When handling cases concerning offence endangering national security, the department for safeguarding national security of the Police Force of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may take measures that law enforcement authorities, including the Hong Kong Police Force, are allowed to apply under …

Hong Kong national security law: five key facts you need to know
4 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong national security law: five key facts you need to know

The Hindu  

China's controversial new law in Hong Kong is giving Beijing unprecedented judicial powers in the financial hub, with jurisdiction over cases, secret trials without jury and a national security agency. "Both the national security agency and Hong Kong can request to pass the case to mainland China," the law stated. "The Hong Kong government has no jurisdiction over the national …

Details of China’s national security law for Hong Kong unveiled
4 years, 5 months ago

Details of China’s national security law for Hong Kong unveiled

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says legislation is necessary after last year’s protests; critics say sweeping law erodes Hong Kong’s freedom. Lam said Hong Kong had been “traumatised by escalating violence fanned by external forces” and added: “No central government could turn a blind eye to such threats to sovereignty and national security.” “We hope the law will serve as a deterrent to prevent …

5 Takeaways From China's Hong Kong National Security Law
4 years, 5 months ago

5 Takeaways From China's Hong Kong National Security Law

NPR  

5 Takeaways From China's Hong Kong National Security Law Enlarge this image toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP Kin Cheung/AP Only after it was passed did Beijing unveil the full text of its controversial new national security law imposed by fiat on Hong Kong. It is unclear how stringently China will apply this new national security law, but legal experts say Beijing …

What's in Hong Kong's new national security law imposed by China, and why is it so controversial?
4 years, 5 months ago

What's in Hong Kong's new national security law imposed by China, and why is it so controversial?

ABC  

The full details of the controversial national security law thrust upon Hong Kong by Beijing have been released, and it goes much further than had previously been predicted. The national security law allows Hong Kong's chief executive to appoint judges for national security cases, and lets mainland courts hear serious and complex Hong Kong cases in certain situations. Protesters stormed …

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