Protests erupted in Hong Kong on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover to China. Pro-Democracy activists are out on the streets condemning the newly enacted National Security Law. Watch report.

Hong Kong's handover anniversary: Police fire water cannons on protestors, HK Security Law

Hong Kong marks 23 years of handover to China with protests and mass arrests

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

In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and then Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang signed the Sino-British agreement, which gave China control over Hong Kong starting July 1997.

A timeline of China's excesses in Hong Kong leading up to the national security law

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.

Hong Kong marks handover anniversary as national security law takes effect

Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested nearly 200 people on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in defiance of a new security legislation introduced by China.

Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced officially that his country would offer immigration rights to the people of Hong Kong in the aftermath of China passing the controversial national security law in Hong Kong.

UK extends immigration rights to Hong Kongers on 23rd anniversary of city's handover

Under the new legislation, many of the activities carried out by protesters in Hong Kong over the last year become punishable by law.

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China on Tuesday unveiled details of a contentious new national security law for Hong Kong, ending weeks of uncertainty that have exacerbated concerns over Beijing's erosion of freedoms in the global financial hub.

China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong

Timeline of Hong Kong's struggle against Chinese hegemony

Days after Washington imposed visa restrictions on several Chinese officials, accusing them of infringing on the autonomy of Hong Kong, China announced similar measures against some US officials.

In tit for tat, China imposes visa restrictions on US officials over Hong Kong issue

In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions.

Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law

Hong Kong's retail sales in May slumped 32.8% from a year earlier, falling for the 16th consecutive month as the virus pandemic slammed the brakes on tourism and spending in the city.

Hong Kong May retail sales tumble as spending, tourism evaporate

China on Tuesday said it will take retaliatory measures in response to the United States' decision to start eliminating Hong Kong's special status under US law. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian did not specify which measures Beijing would take.

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Hong Kong police have arrested at least 53 people after scuffles erupted during a relatively peaceful protest against planned national security legislation.

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UN's experts have slammed China over Hong Kong. Urging Beijing to withdraw the draft National Security Law. But it will be too late before the UN stops China. The controversial bill has moved a step closer to take its final form.

UN slams Beijing over National Security Law; urges them to withdraw

Firms in China brought in half of the equity capital raised globally this year so far, setting a record that highlights the economy's earlier revival from the COVID-19 pandemic, plus the degree to which soured US relations are turning Chinese firms homeward.

Chinese companies take record 50% of global equity raising in first half of 2020

China announced details of a long-anticipated pilot scheme on Monday linking up investment of wealth management products in Hong Kong and Macau with neighbouring cities, to further integrate the semi-autonomous economies with the mainland.

China unveils cross border wealth management scheme with Hong Kong, Macau

China's foreign ministry said on Monday that it has "decided to impose visa restrictions against American individuals who have behaved egregiously on matters concerning Hong Kong.

After US, China to impose visa restrictions against Americans over Hong Kong row

Hong Kong police have arrested at least 53 people after scuffles erupted during a relatively peaceful protest against planned national security legislation

Silent protest march targets National Security Law in Hong Kong

Hundreds of Hong Kongers marched silently through the city’s streets on Sunday in protest against the looming national security legislation to be implemented by the mainland Chinese government.

More than 53 arrested during silent march in Hong Kong

At least 53 people were arrested on Sunday by the Hong Kong police after scuffles broke out during a peaceful protest against planned national security legislation to be implemented by the mainland Chinese government.

Fifty-three arrested as Hong Kongers protest planned national security laws

Hong Kongers march in silent protest against national security laws

Hong Kong police on Saturday banned demonstration against China's planned national security law for the city which critics fear would smother the financial hub's treasured freedoms, organisers said.

Hong Kong police ban protest against national security law

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