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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
People in Hong Kong, particularly the media, should still be allowed to voice diverse opinions and criticism without fear of retribution – as long as it is fair and fact-based. This will help mitigate the concern of people considering a move here and show that ‘one country, two systems’ is still alive and well.
A revision of subsidy rules that takes into account whether city social welfare groups support the government has raised concern.
Despite rapid start to scrutiny of proposed Article 23 security legislation by lawmakers, there should be no compromise on making changes and improvements.
City urged to draw on its “super roles” to raise capital, as well as to connect with and support investors and help the country become a financial powerhouse
Concerns of various sectors of Hong Kong society need to be addressed and suggested improvements to legislation considered.
Andy Li, a defendant turned prosecution witness, tells court emergence of ‘political crimes’ in Hong Kong justified his efforts.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan says overseas officials and business figures ‘must welcome’ domestic national security legislation after ‘no one raised issue’ at international conference.
Script provided to teachers to read out on National Security Education Day next month underlines Chinese president’s ideology, merits of new Article 23 law.
Commissioner of Customs and Excise Louise Ho says training will give staff an understanding about their duties under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
Chris Tang maintains two security laws in Hong Kong target ‘with precision’ perpetrators of acts endangering safety in the city.
‘This is exactly what I want to tell the public: do not try to do any behaviour or activities that endanger national security … do not try to test the law,’ John Lee says.
Chief Executive John Lee says training must be strengthened to ‘resist espionage activities and the infiltration of intelligence units from various countries’.
Lawyers and consultants say the bulk of needed changes by international business sector were made after the 2020 Beijing-imposed national security law took effect.
Activist Adam Ma was not granted early release for good behaviour because of the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, sources say.
Prosecution witness Andy Li explains to court how Japanese equivalent to the US Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act came about in early 2020.
Justice minister Paul Lam says government ready for ‘unfriendly’ manoeuvres by Western politicians, warns against closing city’s overseas trade offices.
Justice secretary Paul Lam outlines scenarios where people could breach new domestic national security law.
Former minister Frederick Ma again calls for business delegations overseas to spread message of city’s actual situation and counter smears.
Hong Kong’s justice minister, security chief also stress subsidiary legislation under new law will not lead to cases being tried in mainland China.
Influential congressional figures also looking at expediting legislation to strip the city’s American-based trade offices of special privileges.
Justice minister Paul Lam and security chief Chris Tang address range of public concerns over new law in interview with the Post.
Canberra also tells Australians in an updated travel advisory that the city has ‘strict laws’ on national security that can be ‘interpreted broadly’.
League of Social Democrats and Democratic Party express concerns over domestic national security law’s sedition offences, but say they will continue with caution.
SWHK alliance prepared sanctions list targeting more than 140 individuals that paved way for US penalties against those deemed to have undermined city’s autonomy, detained activist Andy Li tells court.
China’s foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong bats back at United States, Canada and Japan for ‘smears and attacks’ against city’s domestic national security law.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong meets Chief Executive John Lee and other top officials in Shenzhen for update on city’s latest developments.
Newly passed domestic security law will also open up fugitives wanted by law enforcement to sanctions targeting those considered to be absconders.
Hong Kong lawmakers ‘well prepared’ for potential sanctions from Washington over their role in scrutinising the city’s domestic national security law, the Post learns.
Many foreign enterprises already felt safe and legally protected in Hong Kong, says German Chamber of Commerce president.
Lai trial told ‘Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong’ lobby group asked US and UN to take action against mainland China and city.