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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
Protecting the city’s distinct advantages calls for leaders to promote the importance of the common law system, and impress on Beijing the urgent need for Chinese officials, here and on the mainland, to study it.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
Thankfully, Hong Kong authorities recognise the healthy development of the media industry and its consumers is the way to go, not legislation that is difficult to draft and inevitably restricts press freedom.
As the city marks National Security Education Day, it hears it has to remain vigilant to internal and external threats, and strive for better economic and social achievements.
The city’s success and prosperity, now as in the past, depends on maintaining the rule of law both as a matter of perception and reality.
- Chief Justice Andrew Cheung urges newly appointed barristers to fulfil responsibilities to public, serving both rule of law and future of Hong Kong
- He makes call at ceremony marking appointment of Benson Tsoi, Frances Lok and Queenie Lau as city’s newest senior counsel
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says Social Workers Registration Board failed to strip national security offenders of professional status.
Prosecution reads out reports by City University Professor Wang Guiguo on impact of US laws designed to penalise alleged perpetrators of human rights violations in Hong Kong.
China’s foreign ministry arm in the city hits out at US Consul General Gregory May, who accused authorities of curbing freedom of expression beyond its borders.
Beijing expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ as Washington describes ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ as blow to city’s judicial independence.
Google may simply restrict how song appears on local search result listings and decline to enforce ban globally, one industry figure says.
Protest song widely considered unofficial anthem of anti-government protests is secessionist ‘weapon’, Court of Appeal has ruled.
Centre for Strategic and International Studies report says punishment or abandonment of city’s special status in US law could damage remaining autonomy.
New measure to be implemented on May 27 onwards, remain in place for five years to allow applicants to extend temporary status in Canada, Ottawa says.
Plot mastermind Wong Chun-keung said he ‘did not care’ if bombs harmed civilians as long as he could maximise the killing of officers.
Judiciary has reserved May 30 and 31 for the verdicts in the trial, according to a judicial notice.
Yuen said in Facebook post he made decision to leave city after being contacted by national security police on a weekly basis after early release from jail in September.
Readers discuss the pass-fail grading system for the citizenship and social development DSE exam, and teachers’ approach in the classroom amid concerns about student mental health.
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes says those who are concerned need only visit city and interact with local arbitration community.
Paralegal Wayland Chan says he was hopeful Lai’s right-hand man Mark Simon would be able to ‘find some ways’ to get him out of Hong Kong after police released him on bail.
Third Side vice-chairman Casper Wong reveals plan after the group’s leaders meet US consul general in Hong Kong and Macau Gregory May.
Mastermind Wong Chun-keung testifies he started preparing escape just days ahead of planned bombing of police officers in Wan Chai.
Struggling US-China ties, a human rights shock and a student in big trouble: these are the highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents from April 2024.
If the event is approved, it will be the fifth straight year since 2019 that a police-authorised candlelight vigil has not been held in Causeway Bay park.
Wayland Chan tells Jimmy Lai trial he lied about links to ‘Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong’ group to protect himself and friend Andy Li.
Hongkongers under the age of 50 will be able to continue applying for five-year graduate visas, while all other candidates must be no more than 35 years old.
City authorities hit back at European Union’s lawmaking body after members also call for sanctions against Chief Executive John Lee, as well as other officials.
Resolution calls for freeing of Joseph John, as well as activist Andy Li and newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai, and condemns Hong Kong’s passage of domestic national security law.
Wayland Chan admits he lied when he told police that Lai’s right-hand man instructed him to cease lobbying efforts after implementation of national security law.
Public spending watchdog criticises postal service for not including safeguarding national security clauses in contracts for stamp designs.
