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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.
Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2021, was jailed for 20 years in Hong Kong in February for national security offences. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Thousands of residents gathered in Victoria Park in 2019 to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. It was the last such assembly in Hong Kong before the promulgation of the national security law a year later. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong police chief Joe Chow says the city must remain vigilant to national security threats despite the recent conviction of three leaders of a now-defunct pro-democracy group for inciting subversion. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Tiananmen vigil leaders jailed for up to 7 years, group fined HK$1.5 million

Hong Kong High Court judges jail three vigil organisers and fine their disbanded alliance over calls to end one-party rule in China.

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2 men jailed for up to 38 months over pro-independence group’s secession plot

Judge says pair, acting as advisers, devised ‘full plan’ to advance goals of Taiwan-based group calling for Hong Kong’s independence.

A Hong Kong court has jailed two men with autism for up to 38 months over their roles in a Taiwan-based pro-independence group. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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

Jailed activist could face longer term after admitting he urged foreign firms to avoid investing in mainland China, providing tech to city police.

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

Have a Nice Stay’s closure follows mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop over allegations of acts with seditious intent.

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Have a nice stay bookstore shuts its door. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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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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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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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UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup

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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
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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
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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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Hong Kong checks ‘almost every book shipment from Taiwan’

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Customs says it is fully committed to safeguarding national security. Photo: Nathan Tsui
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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.

The US and Chinese flag at the Great Hall of the People prior to the state dinner of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 in Beijing. Six rounds of US sanctions were imposed, targeting 48 Hong Kong and mainland officials, between 2020 and 2025. Photo: AP
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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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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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