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Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
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All you need to know about Hong Kong’s domestic security law
Hong Kong national security law

All you need to know about Hong Kong’s domestic security law

Tracking the lead-up to the formulation of the bill, which has reached Legco for review.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist’s father denies security law breach over handling finances

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Hong Kong prohibits financial dealings with 16 national security fugitives

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams Western countries over criticism of bounties for second day

‘Anti-China organisations’ and foreign countries making ‘irresponsible remarks’ about Hong Kong, government says.

Hong Kong last week placed bounties on 15 activists and issued new arrest warrants for four more over their involvement in the “Hong Kong Parliament”, a group deemed subversive by authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Beijing slams foreign news outlets for ‘smearing’ Hong Kong national security law

Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong accuses BBC News Chinese, Nikkei of ‘distorted reports, comments or editorials’.

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Hong Kong waiter charged with inciting subversion under national security law

22-year-old alleged to have incited others to organise, plan, commit or participate in overthrowing Beijing and the Hong Kong government.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to better understand and balance ‘one country, two systems’

Officials should do more to help Beijing figure out how Hong Kong’s unique capitalist character can best serve national interests.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong and Singapore: rivals and partners learning from each other

Small and externally oriented economies, both cities face common challenges and must make common cause, while repositioning and reinventing themselves.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

‘Certain politicians have disregarded their own poor track record on human rights and the rule of law,’ Beijing office in Hong Kong says.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers, visitors enjoy discounts, freebies as city marks July 1 anniversary – as it happened

City is celebrating the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty.

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Spectators gather to watch a fishing boat parade to mark the July 1 anniversary. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong justice minister says ‘soft resistance’ term political, not legal

‘Soft resistance is not a legally defined principle. It was never meant to be a term that had a very rigid definition,’ Paul Lam says.

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Under Hong Kong’s laws, there is no definition of or penalty for soft resistance. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong civil servants have duty to identify security breaches: Chris Tang

Security chief says national security risks remain as the West uses Hong Kong as an avenue to ‘oppress’ and ‘blockade’ China.

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Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

There are signs that the city has bounced back, but worsening US-China tensions keep storm clouds lingering.

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What’s next after 5 years of national security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has put economic development and livelihood issues at the top of the agenda since the return to stability.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
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Hong Kong appeal court rejects early release for first security law challenger

Judges uphold correctional services’ decision for ‘Captain America’ activist Adam Ma, citing lack of remorse and ‘deradicalisation’.

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Adam Ma, the first person to mount a legal challenge against Hong Kong’s domestic national security law, has lost an appeal to overturn a decision barring his early release from prison. Photo: Brian Wong
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Opinion | Contrary to naysayers, Hong Kong’s national security law is working well

Five years on, the law has helped ‘one country, two systems’ operate smoothly, which is key to the city’s success.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong must build on progress made as it enters latest chapter

Marking the fifth anniversary of the national security law, top Beijing official Xia Baolong says Hong Kong may have come far, but warns of challenges ahead.

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Xia on Hong Kong’s future: strong governance, economy, society - as it happened

HKMAO director says those with ill intentions are still plotting various actions in the form of ‘soft resistance’ and smearing security law.

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Xia Baolong (left) with city leader John Lee. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s annual national security arrests ‘make up 0.2% of wider police tally’

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘small portion’ of national security arrests reinforces message that such legislation only affects minority.

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to start 5-day visit to Hong Kong on Wednesday: John Lee

Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will meet university heads on Thursday, attend forum on national security law on Saturday.

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Hong Kong an example in balancing national security and people’s rights

Five years on from introduction of security law, the city is showing how the two issues, rather than being in conflict, are interconnected and reinforce each other.

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Authorities still studying if Hong Kong collusion case needs to be handled by Beijing

Minister says Hong Kong and Beijing determining if Article 55 of national security law, which applies to complicated and severe cases, should be invoked.

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Beijing’s Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Beijing-Hong Kong operation may be first step in ‘complex national security case’

Case could involve evidence that lies beyond scope of local courts and is eventually handled by mainland Chinese authorities, experts say.

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Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law

Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.

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Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.

Hong Kong’s police chief has said that “undercurrents” remain that require the force to boost its intelligence-gathering and law enforcement efforts. Photo: May Tse
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Hongkongers warned not to download mobile game ‘promoting secessionist agenda’

Individuals who download Reversed Front: Bonfire may be considered in possession of a seditious publication, police warn.

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‘Reversed Front: Bonfire’ was developed by a Taiwanese company, ESC. Photo: reversedfront.tw
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Hong Kong’s John Lee defends national security clauses for restaurant licences

City leader says Food and Environmental Hygiene Department made the decision to help fulfil legal obligation to safeguard national security.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s top judge urges new senior counsel to defend rule of law

Chief Justice Andrew Cheung also calls on them to ensure ‘unimpeded access’ to the courts for all individuals.

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