Thousands took to the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to protest. Photo: Collected Chinese lawmakers are trying to enact new legisl...
Thousands took to the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to protest. Photo: Collected
Chinese lawmakers are trying to enact new legislation that would punish those who insult China's national anthem. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Meanwhile, the United States is putting pressure on China to protect the independence of the semi-autonomous region. This has added a new dimension to Sino-US tensions.
Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Thursday (May 28th) in Hong Kong, police said.
Hong Kong has sparked renewed anti-government protests over the controversial bill. Two pro-democracy lawmakers have been removed from the legislature.
Thousands take to the streets in Hong Kong on Wednesday (May 28th) to protest China's proposed national anthem and security law. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.
Protesters were also seen chanting slogans demanding full independence for Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon. The region is chanting the slogan 'Independence is the only way'.
In this regard, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that under US law, Hong Kong has lost its eligibility for special benefits.
He told Congress, "China's plan to enact new legislation is just one of several steps to take away Hong Kong's autonomy and independence." In that case, no rationalist would claim that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China. "
Last week, Beijing announced plans to enact a national security law in Hong Kong to curb sedition, separatism and terrorist activities. Chinese authorities and Hong Kong's pro-Beijing government have claimed that the new security law will not jeopardize the region's autonomy. Meanwhile, China has proposed another law to curb insults to the national anthem.
Meanwhile, China and the United States clashed over Hong Kong at the United Nations on Wednesday. Washington has called for a Security Council meeting on national security law, but Beijing has refused. Beijing claims the law is an internal matter of China.
Meanwhile, tensions between the United States and China have been escalating due to military mobilization, trade and the corona virus epidemic in the South China Sea. Analysts fear that the crisis could reach new heights if China enforces security laws in Hong Kong.
Under the new national anthem bill, the use of Chinese national anthems in Hong Kong will be regulated. The bill states that anyone who insults the national anthem faces up to three years in prison and / or a fine of HK ৫০ 50,000 (US ৬ 8,450). The bill is expected to become law next month.
On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has promised to announce what he will do about Hong Kong. The region is home to more than 1,300 U.S. companies that employ about 100,000 people. The issue could lead to new visa and economic sanctions on China.
Hong Kong is China's 'special administrative zone', with a 'one country, two systems' policy. In June last year, a movement began in the region to demand the repeal of a proposed extradition bill proposed by China. China was later forced to withdraw the bill. Even then, protests demanding a democratic Hong Kong continued until the outbreak of the corona virus. Anti-government protests have resumed in the region over the two proposed bills.
Chinese lawmakers are trying to enact new legislation that would punish those who insult China's national anthem. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Meanwhile, the United States is putting pressure on China to protect the independence of the semi-autonomous region. This has added a new dimension to Sino-US tensions.
Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Thursday (May 28th) in Hong Kong, police said.
Hong Kong has sparked renewed anti-government protests over the controversial bill. Two pro-democracy lawmakers have been removed from the legislature.
Protesters were also seen chanting slogans demanding full independence for Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon. The region is chanting the slogan 'Independence is the only way'.
In this regard, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that under US law, Hong Kong has lost its eligibility for special benefits.
He told Congress, "China's plan to enact new legislation is just one of several steps to take away Hong Kong's autonomy and independence." In that case, no rationalist would claim that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China. "
Last week, Beijing announced plans to enact a national security law in Hong Kong to curb sedition, separatism and terrorist activities. Chinese authorities and Hong Kong's pro-Beijing government have claimed that the new security law will not jeopardize the region's autonomy. Meanwhile, China has proposed another law to curb insults to the national anthem.
Meanwhile, China and the United States clashed over Hong Kong at the United Nations on Wednesday. Washington has called for a Security Council meeting on national security law, but Beijing has refused. Beijing claims the law is an internal matter of China.
Meanwhile, tensions between the United States and China have been escalating due to military mobilization, trade and the corona virus epidemic in the South China Sea. Analysts fear that the crisis could reach new heights if China enforces security laws in Hong Kong.
Under the new national anthem bill, the use of Chinese national anthems in Hong Kong will be regulated. The bill states that anyone who insults the national anthem faces up to three years in prison and / or a fine of HK ৫০ 50,000 (US ৬ 8,450). The bill is expected to become law next month.
On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has promised to announce what he will do about Hong Kong. The region is home to more than 1,300 U.S. companies that employ about 100,000 people. The issue could lead to new visa and economic sanctions on China.
Hong Kong is China's 'special administrative zone', with a 'one country, two systems' policy. In June last year, a movement began in the region to demand the repeal of a proposed extradition bill proposed by China. China was later forced to withdraw the bill. Even then, protests demanding a democratic Hong Kong continued until the outbreak of the corona virus. Anti-government protests have resumed in the region over the two proposed bills.
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