A man carrying a “Free Hong Kong” sign while riding a motorcycle against police in a protest against the Chinese rulers of the territory became the first person accused of inciting secession and “terrorism” under a new law. national security. Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British territory earlier …
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Hong Kong officials celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the territory’s return to China on Wednesday hours after Beijing’s imposition of a new national security law drew international condemnation. Executive Director Carrie Lam joined her predecessors and other officials at the edge of the port for a flag-raising ceremony, as the …
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A controversial national security law imposed by China on Hong Kong has entered into force, punishing crimes of secession, sedition and collusion with foreign forces with conditions of up to life in prison. Beijing says the law is necessary to deal with separatism and foreign interference, but critics fear the …
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