Lawmakers have fast-tracked the legislative process and are holding a special meeting on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill at last mile as legislature resumes second reading

City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.

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Hong Kong lawmakers set to approve Article 23 national security bill on Tuesday

Special meeting will be convened at 9am on Tuesday, paving way for lawmakers to pass the Safeguarding National Security Bill.

Special meeting will be convened at 9am on Tuesday, paving way for lawmakers to pass the Safeguarding National Security Bill.

18 Mar 2024 - 11:56PM

exclusive | Why is Hong Kong going full speed with its Article 23 security legislation?

Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.

Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:30AM

‘Subsidiary legislation in Hong Kong’s Article 23 law can address risks swiftly’

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says handing chief executive powers to make subsidiary legislation is long-standing practice in common law systems.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says handing chief executive powers to make subsidiary legislation is long-standing practice in common law systems.

17 Mar 2024 - 6:51PM

Hong Kong accuses BBC of smearing city’s national security law

Report covered sentencing of Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong, who was among three political activists and 10 others charged with rioting and breaching Legco complex.

Report covered sentencing of Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong, who was among three political activists and 10 others charged with rioting and breaching Legco complex.

18 Mar 2024 - 3:22PM

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Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, has economic focus for seven-day visit and will report back on city’s pulse after gauging public feedback.

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Yeo offered a glowing endorsement of the wuxia novelist after attending two exhibitions to celebrate the centenary of Jin Yong’ s birth.

16 Mar 2024 - 12:22PM

Hong Kong’s subsidiary Article 23 legislation ‘subject to scope of main law’

Secretary for Security Chris Tang also denies city leader can introduce new restrictions and offences ‘randomly’.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang also denies city leader can introduce new restrictions and offences ‘randomly’.

15 Mar 2024 - 8:20PM

Former Hong Kong British Army barracks gets new role as Chinese cultural centre

One-time British Army block at Whitfield Barracks to become centre to promote Chinese culture, history and achievements.

One-time British Army block at Whitfield Barracks to become centre to promote Chinese culture, history and achievements.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:47PM

Hong Kong Article 23 law won’t ‘alter confidential nature of church confessions’

Catholic diocese addresses concerns that religious figures may breach law by failing to report acts or thoughts endangering national security.

Catholic diocese addresses concerns that religious figures may breach law by failing to report acts or thoughts endangering national security.

15 Mar 2024 - 6:33PM

Beijing slams US politicians over ‘botched’ stance on Hong Kong’s Article 23 law

Commissioner’s office for China’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong also accuses America’s ambassador to country of ‘irresponsible talk’ regarding domestic national security bill.

Commissioner’s office for China’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong also accuses America’s ambassador to country of ‘irresponsible talk’ regarding domestic national security bill.

15 Mar 2024 - 11:21PM

What are some of the key legal flashpoints under Hong Kong’s Article 23 law?

Lawmakers have spent seven days in marathon proceedings scrutinising domestic national security bill, before quickly giving green light for proposed changes.

Lawmakers have spent seven days in marathon proceedings scrutinising domestic national security bill, before quickly giving green light for proposed changes.

15 Mar 2024 - 11:08AM

Unpacking extra powers Article 23 security bill will give Hong Kong leader

One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.

One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.

15 Mar 2024 - 8:38AM

Hong Kong minister slams newspaper’s ‘misleading’ take on Article 23 bill clause

Ming Pao runs article with subheading claiming security law clause will allow media curbs, mainland jurisdiction for cases centred on four types of crimes.

Ming Pao runs article with subheading claiming security law clause will allow media curbs, mainland jurisdiction for cases centred on four types of crimes.

18 Mar 2024 - 4:44PM

‘Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, group involved in global anti-government push’

Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.

Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.

14 Mar 2024 - 7:25PM

Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill moves to next stage after amendments toughen law

If bill clears House Committee on Friday, lawmakers will be able to resume second reading and possibly pass legislation at full Legco meeting.

If bill clears House Committee on Friday, lawmakers will be able to resume second reading and possibly pass legislation at full Legco meeting.

15 Mar 2024 - 1:20AM

Clause-by-clause scrutiny of Hong Kong Article 23 security bill end on day 6

Government submitted amended bill based on the previous days’ discussions after 10pm, giving lawmakers no more than 11 hours to read changes

Government submitted amended bill based on the previous days’ discussions after 10pm, giving lawmakers no more than 11 hours to read changes

14 Mar 2024 - 1:09AM

Radio Free Asia may quit Hong Kong as Article 23 law expected to come into force

Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.

Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.

14 Mar 2024 - 10:31AM

Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill could be law just days after review of clauses ends

Committee finishes review of Safeguarding National Security Bill and lawmakers to meet on Thursday to examine modified clauses.

Committee finishes review of Safeguarding National Security Bill and lawmakers to meet on Thursday to examine modified clauses.

13 Mar 2024 - 11:09PM

Day 5 of Hong Kong’s Article 23 law discussion on absconders, courts and doxxing

Security chief Chris Tang gives first indication of possible amendments, with suggested plan to scrap six-month waiting period to label absconders.

Security chief Chris Tang gives first indication of possible amendments, with suggested plan to scrap six-month waiting period to label absconders.

13 Mar 2024 - 7:30AM

US ambassador to China in rare 2-day Hong Kong visit amid Article 23 bill talks

Source says meetings part of efforts to gather views on Hong Kong’s future in the context of broader US-China relations.

Source says meetings part of efforts to gather views on Hong Kong’s future in the context of broader US-China relations.

12 Mar 2024 - 11:26PM