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Hong Kong police make first arrest under new national security law
Hong Kong police made their first arrest under a new national security law imposed by China's central government, arresting a protester for carrying a flag calling for Hong Kong's independence.
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China passes national security law giving it sweeping powers over HK
The legislation published late Tuesday includes sentences as long as life in prison for the most serious category of crimes, including subversion of state power and collusion with foreign forces
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China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong
State media is expected to publish details of the law - which comes in response to last year's often-violent pro-democracy protests in the city and aims to tackle subversion, terrorism, separatism
US ends defence exports to Hong Kong as China pushes for security bill
Hong Kong has been witnessing anti-government protests since June 2019, with protesters claiming to oppose China's increasing influence on the special administrative region
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Hong Kong: 53 arrested during peaceful protest against new security laws
China has said the new security law will target only a small group of troublemakers as it tackles separatism, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in Hong Kong
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China begins reviewing heavily criticised Hong Kong security bill
The new law would criminalise secession, subversion of state power, terrorist activities and colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security
US announces visa curbs on Chinese officials for hurting Hong Kong autonomy
The US-China ties have worsened since the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China, hit the United States.
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Hong Kong police ban annual march on July 1 amid tension over security law
The march planned for the July 1 anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty is against the city's social distancing rules and may cause violence, the police said
Economic cost of misadventure in Ladakh will be massive for China: Experts
The experts have also referred to China's tariff war with the US, growing bickering with Australia on trade-related issues and the fast deteriorating situation in Hong Kong
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US Senate backs bill to impose sanctions on China over new Hong Kong law
The bill targets police units that have cracked down on Hong Kong protesters, as well as Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for imposing a strict national security law on Hong Kong
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US Senate passes Bill to sanction China over Hong Kong security law
The US Senate on Thursday passed a Bill by unanimous consent to impose sanctions on China for its decision to implement the controversial national security law on Hong Kong
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Hong Kong pro-democracy shops fear China's new security law
The new law, designed to prohibit what China calls secession, subversion and external interference in Hong Kong, is set to be passed by China's top legislative body next week
New law puts Hong Kong pastors at risk of being extradited to China: Report
For over a year, Hong Kong citizens have been out on the streets protesting against the proposed extradition bill, which would have allowed criminal suspects in the city to be sent to mainland China
EU presses China over trade, warns of 'negative effects' on Hong Kong law
The European Union told China on Monday to make good on a promise to open up its economy
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China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong amid backlash
National security activities would protect human rights and freedom of speech and assembly, it added, without providing details
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China's top legislature ends meeting; No Hong Kong announcement
There was no announcement of the draft after the meeting concluded, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
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US expects China to review Hong Kong policy in 2 weeks: State Department
"We are looking forward to the reconsideration of the domestic security legislation, national security legislation that they are imposing on Hong Kong," Stilwell said
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Covid-19 impact: Hong Kong's bankruptcy filings jumped to 17-yr high in May
The total number of bankruptcy filings in the first five months was 3,605 - 12.4 per cent higher than 3,207 a year earlier
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China passes draft of controversial Hong Kong national security law
China acted after the widespread and sometimes violent anti-government protests in the territory last year that Beijing saw as a dangerous campaign to split Hong Kong from the rest of China
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G7 foreign ministers urge China to reconsider new security law on Hong Kong
It further suggested an open debate and consultation with stakeholders to ensure respect for protected rights and freedoms in Hong Kong
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