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China's parliament approves Hong Kong national security bill

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

hong kong - Al Jazeera English
12:39am PDT - May 28th, 2020

Why China is going so hard on Hong Kong

Beijing is determined to reassert control over Hong Kong ahead of September's Legislative Council elections.

hong kong - Australian Financial Review
12:33am PDT - May 28th, 2020

China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong

China's legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that critics say threatens basic political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory.

hong kong - CNN
12:30am PDT - May 28th, 2020

China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong

China's legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that critics say threatens fundamental political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory.

hong kong - Google News
12:30am PDT - May 28th, 2020

China's parliament approves Hong Kong security law

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

hong kong - BBC News
12:14am PDT - May 28th, 2020

China passes national security laws in Hong Kong, erodes autonomy - Business Insider

China approved new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday in a major blow to the city's autonomy.

hong kong - Business Insider
12:13am PDT - May 28th, 2020

China passes national security laws in Hong Kong, erodes autonomy - Business Insider

China approved new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday in a major blow to the city's autonomy.

hong kong - Business Insider (UK)
12:13am PDT - May 28th, 2020

From settlement to counselling, Taiwan promises help for fleeing Hong Kongers

Taiwan on Thursday promised to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-ruled city due to political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling as China pushes new security legislation that has triggered fresh protests.

hong kong - Reuters
11:27pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

China's rich skirting Hong Kong to seek asset safety elsewhere

Rich Chinese are expected to park fewer funds in Hong Kong on worries that Beijing's proposed national security law for the city could allow mainland authorities to track and seize their wealth, bankers and other industry sources said.

hong kong - Reuters
11:23pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Instant view: Reaction to Pompeo's remark that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law, unnerving investors worried about the risk to the Chinese-ruled city's status as a global financial hub.

hong kong - Reuters
11:23pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Asian stocks turn red as Hong Kong tensions sour mood

Asian shares erased gains and the yuan languished on Thursday on growing worries China's planned security law for Hong Kong would spark a broader diplomatic confrontation with the United States.

hong kong - Reuters
11:22pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Hong Kong riot police deployed following mass protests

Riot police were deployed across Hong Kong after mass protests yesterday, as politicians debated a bill that would criminalise disrespect of China's national anthem.

hong kong - RTE
11:16pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

China's parliament approves Hong Kong security bill

China's parliament has overwhelmingly approved directly imposing national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in the city.

hong kong - RTE
11:16pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

China set to push ahead with controversial national security law for Hong Kong

China is expected to press ahead Thursday with its decision to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, as the US announced it would no longer consider the global financial hub as autonomous from China for trade and economic purposes.

hong kong - Google News
11:13pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Tensions boil in Hong Kong as China national security law looms

Two pro-democracy politicians removed from debating chamber amid increasing tension over Hong Kong's future.

hong kong - Al Jazeera English
10:52pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Hong Kong is a 'pawn' in U.S.-China rivalry, says former diplomat

The U.S. and China have in recent days clashed over Beijing's plan to introduce a new national security law in Hong Kong. The U.S. criticized China's move for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, while China accused the U.S. for interfering in its internal affai…

hong kong - Google News
10:08pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Stocks Turn Lower on China Tensions

Dow drops in final hour as Trump says he will hold a press conference regarding China and Hong Kong

hong kong - The Wall Street Journal
9:53pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Global Stocks Drift Higher on Recovery Hopes

Hong Kong stocks fall after U.S. officially declares the city is no longer autonomous from China

hong kong - The Wall Street Journal
9:53pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Riot police deployed across Hong Kong as U.S.-China tensions rise

Riot police were deployed across Hong Kong on Thursday as lawmakers debated a bill that would criminalise disrespect of China's national anthem, and as the United States piled pressure on China to preserve the city's freedoms.

hong kong - Reuters
9:35pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Asian stocks gain on economic hopes, but Hong Kong risk clouds outlook

Asian shares and U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday as growing optimism about a global economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic trumped immediate concerns about a standoff between the United States and China over Hong Kong.

hong kong - Reuters
8:21pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Two pro-democracy lawmakers removed from Hong Kong Legislative Council

Two pro-democracy lawmakers were removed from Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Thursday where lawmakers were debating a bill that would make disrespect of China's national anthem a criminal offence.

hong kong - Reuters
7:51pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

China can’t afford to retaliate against Canada for Meng Wanzhou decision, experts say

Experts argue the coronavirus pandemic and tensions with Hong Kong have put China in a far weaker position globally than when Meng Wanzhou was first arrested, putting Canada at a potential advantage.

hong kong - Google News (Canada)
7:46pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

U.S. business to Trump: Go slowly on Hong Kong response

Business groups are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to go slowly in responding to Bejing's planned imposition of new national security laws on Hong Kong, warning revoking the city's special U.S. privileges will hurt the territory and its people.

hong kong - Reuters
7:13pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

Top campaign advisor says Biden would sanction China over Hong Kong

The United States had to "take a stand against China's crackdown in Hong Kong," said Tony Blinken, a senior foreign policy advisor for Biden, the likely Democratic nominee to take on Trump in November's election.

hong kong - Google News
7:01pm PDT - May 27th, 2020

U.S. and China fight at United Nations over Hong Kong

The United States and China clashed over Hong Kong at the United Nations on Wednesday after Beijing opposed a request by Washington for the Security Council to meet over China's plan to impose new national security legislation on the territory.

hong kong - Reuters
6:31pm PDT - May 27th, 2020
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5:18pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:17pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:17pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @jojjeols: Oh yes, really "hawkish" by us to take a stance when China kidnaps two of our citizens and carries out a genocide in Xinjiang…

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5:17pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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grindr.eth (@zuccschini)
5:07pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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Happiness Come Closer (@raspberry166)
5:07pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:07pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:07pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:07pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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kopi.eth (@kopi_eth_)
5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Who’s going to Hong Kong? https://t.co/PlXCy8S1v3

SnitchLine (@SnitchLineCo)
5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @RebeccaYChan: China broke of the back of the CIA after they orchestrate a series of terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Xinjiang…

r690805 (@r690805)
5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023
Landing party from HMCS ONTARIO marching towards the Chinese Hotel, Hong Kong,13 September 1945. (LAC a136813-v6) #RCN #History https://t.co/glINZcv3Ap

Landing party from HMCS ONTARIO marching towards the Chinese Hotel, Hong Kong,13 September 1945. (LAC a136813-v6) #RCN #History https://t.co/glINZcv3Ap

ReadyAyeReady (@ReadyAyeReady)
5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @FreenBeck_HKFC: Video Presented at FreenBecky Fabulous Fanboom in HONG KONG on 22/7(P2) Dedicate to @srchafreen @AngelssBecky Produced…

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5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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5:06pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @FreenBeck_HKFC: Video Presented at FreenBecky Fabulous Fanboom in HONG KONG on 22/7(P1) Dedicate to @srchafreen @AngelssBecky Produced…

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4:23pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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gopher7582 (@gopherdiepossum)
4:23pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @yuqithings: #YUQI updated on weibo 1/3 “thank you to hong kong’s nebobos see you next time you have to take care of yourselves i reall…

roc (@BIN_210402)
4:23pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @BillHuntBits: UPDATED: Reports that Marvel has “announced” a WANDAVISION “DISCLESS” STEELBOOK are 100% BULLSHIT. This is NOT an officia…

ayla ataraxetta (@ataraxetta)
4:23pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @thematicman: I'm preparing to board a flight in Charlotte, NC, fly to Atlanta, GA, then to Seoul, S. Korea, then to Hong Kong, and abou…

Brucey (@PersonalityNfts)
4:22pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @hk_watch: Today, the Hong Kong national security police detained the son and daughter of pro-democracy activist Elmer Yuen. Hong Kong…

Christina Bruno (@Christi71386739)
4:22pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @KaceyWong15: The real Hong Kong Police, this is how they treat ethnic minority, by cursing at them in foul language over a parking spac…

orwellnow2019 (@orwellnow2019)
4:22pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @FreenBeck_HKFC: Video Presented at FreenBecky Fabulous Fanboom in HONG KONG on 22/7(P1) Dedicate to @srchafreen @AngelssBecky Produced…

berexd (@beretn_xd)
4:22pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @NikkeiAsia: Japanese companies in Hong Kong are facing a talent shortage as workers are leaving the territory, partly because of its co…

Sei (@Sei02579989)
4:21pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @RebeccaYChan: China broke of the back of the CIA after they orchestrate a series of terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Xinjiang…

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4:21pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @naveenganglani: Jimmy's at it again. "I say it and I'll say it again, but I'm going to pick the Miami Heat to win the 2024 NBA champio…

Mr. Black (@0bsidian16)
4:20pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @FreenBeckyHKFC: Total expenditure of 722 FreenBecky Fanboom in Hong Kong, Thanks again to the fans who take part in fundraising activit…

Ming Juwan | Love you to the Uranus and back (@mhanzkj)
4:20pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @jsskmy: livestream available for kibum's appearance on THE KLOBAL LIVE next weekend. please note* *Streaming Plus Service is only avai…

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4:19pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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Khajeed (@only1khajeed)
2:40pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @BillHuntBits: UPDATED: Reports that Marvel has “announced” a WANDAVISION “DISCLESS” STEELBOOK are 100% BULLSHIT. This is NOT an officia…

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2:40pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @FreenBeck_HKFC: Video Presented at FreenBecky Fabulous Fanboom in HONG KONG on 22/7(P1) Dedicate to @srchafreen @AngelssBecky Produced…

Nudels (@ecaaaaasgp)
2:40pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @nspector4: A COMPANY IN CHINA OFFERED TO TRIPLE HIS SALARY [Testimony of a McGill professor about a company suspected of spying--its na…

Ray Belfour (@ray_belfour)
2:39pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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2:39pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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2:39pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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2:38pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

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Eva (@Eva14415180)
2:38pm PDT - July 24th, 2023