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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.
A woman was one of three people arrested on suspicion of acting with seditious intent. Photo: Silvia Siu
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3 arrested for allegedly acting with seditious intent outside MTR station

Police spokesman says their acts were also suspected of smearing the force with the intention of inciting hatred against government and law enforcement agencies.

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Joshua Wong admits instigating sanctions against Beijing, Hong Kong governments

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Long queues mark final day as Hong Kong bookstore closes after raid

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‘Stuck’: Canada closes Hong Kong migration scheme, some eye new paths

‘Moving to the US is geographically convenient, but it is expensive,’ agent says, recommending UK BN(O) visa as Ottawa closes 2021 pathway.

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The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo. Photo: AFP
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Goal of Tiananmen vigil group an ‘empty slogan’, not actual plan: defence lawyer

Stated goal of ending Communist Party rule reflected ex-leaders’ beliefs, but there was no actual plan to oust government, defence says.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams West for criticising Hong Kong court verdict in Tiananmen vigil case

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian hits out at ‘certain countries and organisations’ for using judicial cases to smear Hong Kong.

A court found the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and its former leaders guilty of attempting to undermine the country’s fundamental system under the national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
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The late Chinese premier showed genuine love and support for Hong Kong and kept ‘one country, two systems’ dear to his heart.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organiser, former leaders guilty of inciting subversion

Court rules alliance’s push to end ‘one-party dictatorship’ violated national security law, as city leader John Lee says it showed hatred of Beijing.

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BN(O) passport

UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup

Immigration minister Jo White says overseas convictions should not lead to automatic refusal of settlement applications under BN(O) route.

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Wu Chi-wai poses for a photo in London on July 25. Photo: AP
Hong Kong courts

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their names

Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature.

Benny Tai was previously sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for acting as the chief organiser of the unofficial primary election in 2020. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong politics

Endanger Hong Kong’s national security and I’ll take you down, Chris Tang warns

Security minister also slams embattled Hong Kong Journalists Association for lacking credibility ahead of delayed leadership election.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Criticism of Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law is baseless

The city’s economic achievements and stability, underpinned by its security laws and an independent judiciary, speak for themselves.

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Hong Kong society

Independent bookshop of 50 years to close after national security raid

Greenfield Book Store was one of two shops raided earlier this month over staff allegedly performing acts with seditious intent.

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Greenfield Book Store, located on Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok, has said it will close when its lease ends. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Retirement of Hong Kong judge over plagiarism is in judiciary’s interest

The chief justice helped secure public confidence in the judiciary and honoured judges’ security of tenure by requesting rather than demanding that the judge step down.

Justice Wilson Chan Ka-shun leaving the District Court in Wan Chai in 2017. Photo: Jasmine Siu
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Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader granted 6-month UK stay

Wu Chi-wai considering BN(O) visa after UK authorities reverse order limiting his stay to seven days.

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US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland officials to remain in place: Marco Rubio

President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong checks ‘almost every book shipment from Taiwan’

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says increase in inspections followed amendments to implementation rules of Hong Kong’s national security law.

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Customs says it is fully committed to safeguarding national security. Photo: Nathan Tsui
US-China relations

Editorial | US sanctions list disrupts relations with China

Washington’s decision to end sanctions on some Hong Kong and mainland officials is welcome but maintaining them against others continues to antagonise Beijing.

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Mentally disabled Hong Kong waiter gets 28 months over subversive posts

Chan Ho-hin, 23, earlier pleaded guilty to publishing 118 subversive messages on his social media accounts.

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US-China relations

Is the end of US sanctions on some Hong Kong officials an olive branch?

Under original executive order, US imposed six rounds of sanctions targeting 48 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials from 2020 to 2025.

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Hong Kong lost its preferential treatment in areas including trade and export controls back in 2020. Photo: Sam Tsang
US-China relations

US lets Hong Kong emergency expire but keeps preferential treatment restrictions

State Department says 2020 order remains in effect as city still lacks sufficient autonomy for different treatment from mainland China.

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Hong Kong is one of Asia's leading international financial centres. Photo: AFP
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5 Hong Kong booksellers arrested for alleged sedition released on bail

Suspects including Have A Nice Stay co-founder Sum Wan-wah released after earlier raids on bookstores selling alleged seditious material.

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Booksellers must ensure titles don’t violate national security laws: Chris Tang

Security minister compares stores selling seditious books to vendors offering contaminated or poisonous food.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 5 over national security after raiding 2 bookstores

Have a Nice Stay bookshop in Prince Edward and Greenfield Book Store in Mong Kok targeted by national security police.

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Have a Nice Stay had announced on Tuesday that would cease operations on August 30. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong national security laws must be continually improved, legal expert says

City ‘cannot put a full stop’ in improving legislation to address risks, Wang Zhenmin says, while highlighting harsher laws in US, UK and Singapore.

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Deng Zhonghua, president of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies, speaking at the seminar organised by the think tank on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man pleads guilty to subversive promotion of pro-Taiwan party

Chan Ho-hin earlier called on Hongkongers to support and join the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party in Taiwan.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong expected to plead guilty in foreign collusion case

High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for the 29-year-old jailed activist on September 2.

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