In a joint statement, the four countries said the new national security legislation would "curtail the Hong Kong people's liberties."

The draft legislation will now go to senior party officials in the Standing Committee of the NPC for further deliberation.

The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada scolded China on Thursday for imposing a new security law that they said would threaten freedom and breach a 1984 Sino-British agreement on the autonomy of the former colony.

Britain's government is deeply concerned about China's legislation on national security for Hong Kong, which risks undermining the principle of one nation, two systems, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.

Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched.

Global stocks bounce as investors shrug off approval of China's new draconian law on Hong Kong, and look to 'galactic' coronavirus stimulus

Global stocks bounce as investors shrug off approval of China's new draconian law on Hong Kong, and look to 'galactic' coronavirus stimulus

China's parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial hub.

Taiwan promised on Thursday to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-ruled city for political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling, and prompting angry condemnation from Beijing as it pushes security legislation for Hong Kong.

Washington has long given the former British colony a special status on trade and other issues. Changing that would threaten its position as a global business hub.

China's extension of its national security law to Hong Kong comes as the Huawei saga rolls on, and border troops skirmish with Indian soldiers.

Beijing says the bill will rein in "terrorism" but many feel it will end Hong Kong's unique status.

China's ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the United States and Britain.

U.S. futures point to another positive open, following Europe higher, even as big job losses loom.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday that national security legislation, which China's parliament voted overwhelmingly to impose on Hong Kong, would benefit the territory's long-term stability and prosperity.

As Beijing moved ahead with a national security law for Hong Kong, some of the hundreds of thousands of professionals working at the local units of Chinese financial firms could find themselves stuck in the crosshairs.

National People's Congress votes 2,878 to 1 in favour of decision to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong.

Japan is "seriously concerned" about the move by China's parliament to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that observers fear could endanger its special autonomy and freedoms, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Chinese authorities and the Beijing-backed government in Hong Kong say there is no threat to the city's autonomy and the new law would be tightly focused.

Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched.

The draft legislation will now go to senior party officials in the Standing Committee of the NPC for further deliberation.

China's parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could endanger its special autonomy and freedoms.

Resolution paves way for new legal and enforcement steps in Hong Kong to help China quash anti-Beijing protests, and sets up conflict with U.S.

Legislature approves resolution to impose national-security laws on Hong Kong in a bid to crush anti-Beijing protests

Activists have warned the law could quash civil liberties and pave the way for Beijing to strip the territory of its autonomy.

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