Hong Kong Security Bill

• Hong Kong police arrest 9 suspected in failed attempt to get activists to Taiwan

  The nine are accused of arranging travel for a dozen activists to flee Hong Kong for Taiwan, but the 12 were intercepted by Chinese authorities.

  World

  Oct 10, 2020
  
• Nearly 290 demonstrators arrested in Hong Kong during protests over election delays

  The elections were to have taken place Sunday but Chief Executive Carrie Lam on July 31 postponed them for one year.

  World

  Sep 6, 2020
  
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• Feds face growing frustration over Trudeau’s promise to help Hong Kong

  The growing exasperation follows Ottawa's suspension of an extradition treaty with Hong Kong in early July after China passed a security law that put Hong Kong under tighter control from Beijing.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2020
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• Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition deal, offers pathway to residency

  Australia also made a pitch for international financial services, consulting and media businesses with regional headquarters in Hong Kong to relocate to Australia.

  World

  Jul 9, 2020
• Australia may follow Britain in opening door to Hong Kong people after security law

  Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that events in Hong Kong were concerning and the Australian government was "prepared to step up and provide support."

  World

  Jul 2, 2020
• Hong Kong marks anniversary of handover to China as security law takes effect

  Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.

  Jun 30, 2020
• U.S. to impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials who backed Hong Kong legislation

  The move comes ahead of a three-day meeting of China's parliament from Sunday expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has alarmed foreign governments and democracy activists in the territory.

  World

  Jun 26, 2020
• China passes draft of highly criticized national security bill for Hong Kong

  It wasn't clear when the law would be passed in its final version, although Beijing has repeatedly said it is determined to press ahead despite the criticism.

  World

  Jun 18, 2020