The arrests of 47 opposition figures over their roles in an informal election primary last year represented the most sweeping use of the national security law imposed by China last year.
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China in bitter feud with Britain over passports for Hong Kong residents
Beijing says it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport after London announced plans to offer residency and eventual citizenship to millions from its former colony.
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Hong Kong arrests 53 activists under national security law
It’s the largest move against the city’s pro-democracy movement since a national security law was imposed by Beijing last June.
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Hong Kong media tycoon charged under national security law
Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist, could face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment under the law imposed by Beijing.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy legislators resigning en masse to protest colleagues’ expulsions
China sharply criticizes the actions in its semi-autonomous territory, saying the move constitutes a challenge to the authority of the central government.
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Maine Voices: How to deal with China? Build coalitions or risk another cold war
The U.S. can’t go it alone in dealing with Beijing but must lead countries that seek the rule of law, democratic values and strengthened international institutions.
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4 Hong Kong youths arrested under China’s new security law
Police say the group made comments on social media that urged independence for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
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China approves contentious Hong Kong national security law
China has approved a contentious national security law that will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong marks Tiananmen anniversary, defying a police ban
Thousands of people observe the 31st anniversary of the deadly suppression of a democracy movement in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
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Pompeo: China measure a ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong autonomy
The secretary of state condemns Beijing’s effort to take over national security legislation in the former British colony.