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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
Police officers stand guard outside the Court of Appeal on February 23 as it delivers its verdict on 12 appeals related to the unofficial primary election held in Hong Kong in July 2020. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Let’s be clear: national security law update is not a power grab

The amendments clarify ambiguities, close loopholes and are neither more intrusive nor less lawful than comparable legislation elsewhere.

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Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes

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Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Rule changes will help Hong Kong better combat national security threats

The amendments, such as the one related to providing passwords for electronic devices, bring the city in line with other parts of the world that have such requirements.

Police officers outside court in West Kowloon on February 23, on the day the Court of Appeal delivered a verdict on a case involving conspiracy to commit subversion. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

‘Specified persons’ will be able to decrypt devices in national security cases

Security chief says amendments to implementation rules have not created new law enforcement powers.

Mainland China

Hong Kong bookstore owner, 3 staff held for selling Jimmy Lai biography

Pong Yat‑ming, who founded Book Punch in 2020 in Sham Shui Po, detained along with three female employees for selling ‘seditious’ publications.

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Hong Kong courts

Jealous Hongkonger who threatened to burn 6 media newsrooms jailed for 1 year

Tse Chun-pan, 43, set up website for merchandise themed around 2019 protests and demanded media publish screenshots of seditious content in bid to frame rival.

West Kowloon Law Courts. Photo: Jelly Tse
United States

Hong Kong’s national security better protected with changes, experts say

Revisions that came into effect on Monday give police powers enjoyed in other jurisdictions and will speed up investigations, they say.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist on trial for subversion calls one-party rule ‘regression’

Chow Hang-tung says advocating end to one-party rule not same as seeking to oust party, while judge challenges her characterisation of 1989 crackdown.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police file fresh terrorism charge against pair over alleged bomb plot

Charges upgraded against two men accused of plotting to use explosives to coerce authorities or intimidate the public in pursuit of a political agenda.

Prosecutors applied to Eastern Court to amend the charges against Ng Tsz-kit, 36, and Ho Chi-hang, 35, ahead of the case being transferred to the High Court for trial. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong makes it illegal to deny device passwords in national security probes

Under amended rules to national security law, authorities can order removal of dangerous online messages but give assurance people’s daily lives unaffected.

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Hong Kong authorities can punish those who refuse to provide passwords for electronic devices during national security investigations under new rules. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Here’s what an executive-led government really means in Hong Kong

The legislature and judiciary have a constitutional duty to rally behind the executive while exercising their powers independently.

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Hong Kong courts

Former Hong Kong lawmaker denies abetting criminal activity in mainland China

Ex-lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan says those backed by his alliance should not have been considered as violating mainland law in the first place.

Hong Kong courts

One-party rule contradicts constitution, anti-China activist tells trial

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan says call to end ‘dictatorship’ promotes democratic rights, does not mean ousting Communist Party.

Former lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan stands accused of subversion over calls to end China’s “one-party dictatorship”. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | White paper documents the strength of Hong Kong’s security shield

Beijing’s latest white paper on Hong Kong clears up misconceptions by chronicling the progress made on protecting national security.

A general view of the Office for Safeguarding National Security at Tin Hau, taken on May 13, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Terrorism threat in Hong Kong ‘moderate’ amid Middle East war: security chief

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says city has one of world’s lowest crime rates despite having fewer CCTV cameras compared with other places.

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2 anti-China activists have case to answer in subversion trial, court rules

Hong Kong judges say prosecutors’ evidence suggests Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung might have incited others to oust Communist Party leadership.

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Hong Kong courts

Former Apple Daily executive editor appeals 10-year sentence in Hong Kong

Lam Man-chung becomes the second defendant in high-profile national security case to seek reduced sentence for collusion offences.

Lam Man-chung (seated, pictured in 2021) has appealed against his 10-year sentence. Photo: Dickson Lee
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year sentence after national security trial: source

Legal source confirms 78-year-old Apple Daily founder will not file application to Court of Appeal before standard 28-day deadline.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong fugitive’s father jailed for trying to cash out her insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang handed an eight-month sentence as judge rules his dealings with US-based activist Anna Kwok’s assets breached national security law.

Kwok Yin-sang (centre), the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok, was jailed for eight months. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

Foreign governments campaigning for the former media boss’ release should thoroughly look into the nuances of the case as the legal process plays out.

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Correctional Services Department vehicles leave the West Kowloon Court after former media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law, on February 9. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.

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Hong Kong commentator facing up to 7 years in jail in seditious posts case

Magistrate grants prosecutors’ request to transfer case of Wong Kwok-ngon, known by pen name Wong On-yin, to higher District Court.

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Letters | As geopolitical tensions rise, Hong Kong needs clear, confident messaging

Readers discuss the government’s recruitment for the post of director of information services, and pay tribute to an advocate for international collaboration in space.

The Hong Kong government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on January 26. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.

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Police officers stand guard outside West Kowloon Court. Photo: Dickson Lee
UK Labour Party

Letters | How sincere is Labour’s narrative of compassion on the BN(O) pathway?

Readers discuss a route for Hongkongers wishing to acquire British citizenship, the US-Philippine military alliance, and a mass shooting in Canada.

Hong Kong courts

Letters | Jimmy Lai case verdict and State Council’s white paper send strong message

Readers discuss the importance of safeguarding national security, and the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance.

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