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Hong Kong national security law (NSL)
Latest news and updates on Beijing’s national security law for Hong Kong. The legislation, which was passed by Beijing by promulgation on June 30, 2020, aims to prevent, stop and punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism and foreign interference. Opposition politicians and critics warn it could be used to suppress dissent and erode freedom in the city. Read the full text of the law here
Under Section 13 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, a person who provides unlawful drilling can face seven years in jail, and those who undergo the drills could also be subject to three years’ imprisonment. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong national security police arrest 9 over military-style combat drills

Arrests first under domestic national security law, with some suspects allegedly gathering at scene of Tai Po fire.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security trial on Monday

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong national security law provision used for first time to make arrest

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing warns foreign media in Hong Kong over crossing ‘red lines’ during meeting

In meeting with wire agencies and other outlets, national security office says reports on fire relief efforts and Legco poll must adhere to law.

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Flowers surround trees at the Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area near the scene of the fire at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’.

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Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong invokes security law for first time to ban overseas ‘subversive’ groups

Security Bureau urges public not to participate in activities of ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

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Supplies are donated to affected residents following the fire. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Man arrested for alleged sedition in Hong Kong amid warning over fire rumours

Office for Safeguarding National Security also issues statement warning of ‘anti-China’ individuals seeking to disrupt city.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious online posts

Man and woman held over alleged seditious posts on social media, while police also seize suspected marijuana during search at Kwai Chung home.

Crime

Canada, Taiwan-based groups seek to subvert state power: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang

Security chief also warns against any attempts to disrupt December 7 Legislative Council election after 29 people arrested earlier.

Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Parliament

Hong Kong may ban 2 ‘subversive’ groups based in Canada and Taiwan

City may use national security law to target Canada-based ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and Taiwan-based ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

Beijing vows ‘zero tolerance’ ahead of Legco poll as Hong Kong’s ICAC charges 3

National security office in Hong Kong warns against election disruption as action is taken against alleged calls to boycott December 7 poll.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s elite schools vet book donations for national security risks

King’s College and Queen Elizabeth School screen donations, review collections in line with guidelines.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US report ‘smearing’ Hong Kong business environment, achievements

Hong Kong government also condemns US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s report.

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About 1,390 US companies operate in Hong Kong, the government says. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Advisory panel urges US Congress to put Hong Kong on tighter sanctions leash

Report says government’s ongoing crackdown on dissidents ‘has eliminated a once vibrant civil society and created an atmosphere of repression comparable to mainland China’.

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The advisory panel to the US Congress has recommended passing a law that would only allow Hong Kong to keep its official status as a US dollar trading hub if it followed all American sanctions. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong boy, 16, admits joining pro-independence group based in Taiwan

Form Three pupil has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit secession for role in group founded by fugitive activist.

Hong Kong's national security law

Acquitted bomb plot suspect among 5 arrested in Hong Kong over rioting, sedition

Police say two men, three women arrested on offences linked to 2019 protests, with source naming one as 32-year-old Ng Tsz-lok.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist Andrew Chiu is first national security convict to be freed early

Ex-district councillor, whose seven-year sentence was due to end in early 2028, left prison ahead of schedule due to good behaviour.

Andrew Chiu, who was hurt during a 2019 protest, was released two years ahead of schedule. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong courts

3 Hongkongers jailed for up to 18 years for conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots

Lukas Ho handed 18 years for masterminding attacks, while Lee Ka-pan and Cheung Ka-chun each jailed for 16 years and eight months.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US politicians for ‘glorifying’ Jimmy Lai, meddling in Hong Kong

Foreign Ministry arm in city expresses strong dissatisfaction to US politicians who signed letter to US President Donald Trump supporting jailed tycoon.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong condemns UK ‘smears’ as interference in latest city monitoring report

Authorities slam London’s ‘untruthful remarks’, after UK report claimed national security laws diminished Hong Kong’s political autonomy.

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A view of the Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong press freedom rises from record low, first turnaround since 2018

Hong Kong Journalists Association says rebound reflects ‘resilience’ of city’s media professionals rather than improving press freedom.

Members of the media gather outside West Kowloon Law Courts Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Law

Legal Tales | Why publishing Hong Kong court judgments is of vital importance to legal system

Judgments in Hong Kong are made public because it’s important that justice should not only be done, but be seen to be done.

Hong Kong police

Police summon brother of Paul Ha, ‘member’ of subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’

Force asks 72-year-old brother of Ha to report to Tseung Kwan O Police Station to assist with ongoing investigation, insider says.

Singapore

No country should harbour criminals, Hong Kong leader says after Nathan Law saga

John Lee sidesteps question on whether his administration asked Singapore to hand over wanted activist after city state denied Law entry.

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Nathan Law is among eight opposition figures on whom police imposed HK$1 million bounties in July 2023. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Singapore cites ‘national interests’ in denying entry to Hong Kong’s Nathan Law

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs confirms Law was denied entry after arriving from San Francisco on Saturday and returned to US city the next day.

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A “wanted person” poster for Nathan Law on display outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Beijing, Hong Kong slam ‘biased’ US investment climate report ‘smearing’ city

Foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong says Washington is repeating its old accusations and badmouthing the city.

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Hong Kong politics

Mother of wanted Hong Kong activist Hau Chung-yu summoned for police questioning

Force asks mother of activist linked to subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ to visit station to ‘assist with an investigation’, source says.

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