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China called the security legislation, which bars subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces in the former British colony, a “sword of Damocles” hanging over the heads of its most outspoken critics. It has prompted fears among activists and foreign governments that it will be used to silence basic freedoms in the city. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law: Report

Meanwhile, as for the "vacuum period" between the election postponement and the rescheduled election, Chan suggested extending the current legislative term (2016-20) by one year. He said that is "the simplest way to resolve the matter." The NPC Standing Committee will deliberate a proposal during its four-day meeting that started Saturday about how Hong Kong's legislature should operate in the wake of the election postponement. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ‘will continue to thrive’

HONG KONG, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and six others were arrested Monday morning on suspicion of breaching the national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong police and local media said. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law in Hong Kong

Besides political groups, members of the alliance also include Hong Kong Community Anti-Coronavirus Link, Friends of Hong Kong Association, HKCPPCC (Provincial) Members Association, Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, Hong Kong United Youth Association, Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, and Real Estate Developers Association, among others. … [Read more...] about HKSAR govt welcomes statement by pro-development camp for joint efforts to sail through predicament

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