China today enforced its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, a law that will essentially hammer the principle of “one country, two systems” guaranteed to the city of Hong Kong as part of its handover process to China.

As part of this law, naysayers of the Chinese government will be put in prison for three-ten years depending on the gravity of crimes. Those who commit “serious crimes” may also face life imprisonment.&nbsp;However, this is all speculative as Beijing has not made the draft of this law public.

Reports suggest that the law bans secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, foreign intervention. Additionally, it allows mainland China’s security agencies to operate in the city.

The law was passed unanimously by China’s rubber-stamp parliament.

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Historic timing

July 1 marks the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China. Large demonstrations were planned for the city. This is for the first time that the July 1 parade has been cancelled. Police cites “coronavirus” concerns for the ban.

With activists fearing jail time, or being extradited to China, a lot of activists have fled the city.&nbsp; Pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong quit his party this morning. His pro-democracy group Demosisto also ceased its operations today.

International ire

Global leaders have already come out with some very strong statements against. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said, “We have indeed consistently said that China would risk very negative consequences if it went ahead with this law, including for business confidence, China's reputation, public perception in hong kong and internationally”.

“This enactment of national security law undermines credibility from the international community in the principle of “one country, two systems””, said Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga

“We are obviously deeply concerned about the decision to pass the national security law in Beijing as it affects hong kong. We will be looking at the law very carefully”, British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

“China (mainland China) once promised Hong Kong that (they) wouldn't change (its system) for 50 years. This proves that one country, two systems doesn't work”, Taiwan president, Rsai-ingwen

Potential implications 

The United Nations has already called the situation in Hong Kong “urgent”. The US Senate has passed a law that imposes sanctions on people or companies backing efforts to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy.

China will risks losing out on a business hub, with analysts fearing companies pulling out.

China today enforced its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, a law that will essentially hammer the principle of “one country, two systems” guaranteed to the city of Hong Kong as part of its handover process to China.

China today enforced its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, a law that will essentially hammer the principle of “one country, two systems” guaranteed to the city of Hong Kong as part of its handover process to China. As part of this law, naysayers of the Chinese government will be put in prison for three-ten years depending on the gravity of crimes. Those who commit “serious crimes” may also face life imprisonment. However, this is all speculative as Beijing has not made the draft of this law public. Reports suggest that the law bans secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, foreign intervention. Additionally, it allows mainland China’s security agencies to operate in the city. The law was passed unanimously by China’s rubber-stamp parliament. Historic timing July 1 marks the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China. Large demonstrations were planned for the city. This is for the first time that the July 1 parade has been cancelled. Police cites “coronavirus” concerns for the ban. With activists fearing jail time, or being extradited to China, a lot of activists have fled the city. Pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong quit his party this morning. His pro-democracy group Demosisto also ceased its operations today. International ire Global leaders have already come out with some very strong statements against. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said, “We have indeed consistently said that China would risk very negative consequences if it went ahead with this law, including for business confidence, China's reputation, public perception in hong kong and internationally”. “This enactment of national security law undermines credibility from the international community in the principle of “one country, two systems””, said Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga “We are obviously deeply concerned about the decision to pass the national security law in Beijing as it affects hong kong. We will be looking at the law very carefully”, British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. “China (mainland China) once promised Hong Kong that (they) wouldn't change (its system) for 50 years. This proves that one country, two systems doesn't work”, Taiwan president, Rsai-ingwen Potential implications The United Nations has already called the situation in Hong Kong “urgent”. The US Senate has passed a law that imposes sanctions on people or companies backing efforts to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy. China will risks losing out on a business hub, with analysts fearing companies pulling out.

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China attacks 'One country, Two systems' by enforcing new law in Hong Kong, international ire follows