More than 1.85 million Hong Kong residents, including Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam, have signed a petition in support of the legislation to safeguard national security in the region as of Thursday.

Over 1.85 mn Hong Kong residents sign petition supporting legislation to safeguard national security

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he has directed his administration to begin the process of eliminating policy exemptions that give Hong Kong different and special treatment, in response to a new security law pushed by Beijing.

Trump orders elimination of special treatment for Hong Kong to punish China

Hong Kong officials have lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his move to strip the city of its special status in a bid to punish China for imposing national security law on the global financial hub.

Hong Kong slams Trump's move to end city's special status

North Korea on Saturday said that it supports China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a "legitimate step" to safeguard the state security.

North Korea says it supports China's decision to impose new security law in Hong Kong

Hing Kong's government has asked the US to stop interfering in its internal matters. It also warned the US government that withdrawing its special US status could be a "double-edged sword".

Hong Kong warns US to stop interfering; calls withdrawing special US status double-edged sword

Thirty years ago there was Tiananmen square when China unleashed its troops on protestors asking for democratic reform. The year was 1989 and there was a massacre.

Amid protests in Hong Kong, China passes security law

US President Donald Trump said he will speak on Friday in a press conference on China amid Beijing-Washington tiff, developments in Hong Kong, and the coronavirus fallout.

Donald Trump to hold press conference today on China

From Hong Kong to Washington DC and even Taiwan, they are hitting back at China with warnings, threats, and even support to the people of Hong Kong. In less than a week, there have been five retaliatory moves already.

The world retaliates against China over Hong Kong security law

China has now imposed the draconian national security law in Hong Kong. In an unprecedented move threatening political fundamental political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory. China's parliament unanimously approved the resolution to introduce the sweeping security legislation. How much of Hong Kong's autonomy will be preserved?

China approves plan to reign in Hong Kong, Will Trump stand with HK?

Hong Kong police fired pepper ball rounds on Wednesday at protesters in the city's commercial district ahead of a debate in the legislature over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem.

Protests over anthem and security bills in Hong Kong intensifies

Lawmakers in China on May 28 passed legislation that will extend the country's national security law to Hong Kong, an expected move that has prompted large demonstrations in the city and a warning from Washington.

China approves Hong Kong Security Bill: Joshua Wong speaks to WION

Hong Kong streets crowded with protesters; police takes control by throwing pepper bombs

Taiwan on Thursday promised to settle Hong Kongers who have been fleeing 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.

Taiwan promises help for fleeing Hong Kongers

China has adopted the plan of imposing a new national security law on Hong Kong in the aftermath of last year's violent unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997.

China parliament adopts plan to impose security law on Hong Kong

Protestors in Hong Kong gathered near the legislative council building in a protest over the debate on a bill that would criminalize insulting or abuse of the Chinese national anthem. Watch report.

Protest over anthem and security bills in Hong Kong

Amid the row over China's proposed security law to be imposed on Hong Kong, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the US Congress that "no reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground.

Hong Kong no longer warrants pre-1997 treatment, says Pompeo after furor over security law

Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday said proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and freedoms, amid widespread concerns. A raft of local and Beijing officials also tried to provide reassurance that the law will not curtail the rights of the city's residents.

Hong Kong leader says security laws will not affect Hong Kong's rights and freedoms

The Chinese parliament is expected to pass the bill at a major political conference this week amid mounting global fears that Beijing could take full control of the city.

WION Dispatch: Chinese army issues warning to Hong Kong protesters

The United States President Donald Trump has warned China of a strong reaction and as Beijing prepares to pass a new security bill in Hong Kong. Watch report.

Trump warns China of strong response | Hong Kong security bill

China's proposed new security law to firm up its control over Hong Kong could run into problems in courts, the city's Bar Association has warned, stressing that Beijing has no legal authority to enact its national security law for the former British colony.

China has no legal authority to enact security law for Hong Kong: Bar Association

China’s decision to impose national security law on Hong Kong has triggered protests across the city. The move is being seen as a turning point, as it would allow China to garner greater control and a sense of security over Hong Kong.

Hong Kong security law protest: China faces fierce backlash

Demand for virtual private networks in Hong Kong surged more than six-fold last Thursday as Beijing proposed tough new national security laws for the financial hub, reflecting concerns over internet privacy, according to a VPN provider.

Hong Kong demand for VPNs surges on heels of China’s plan for national security laws

Taiwan has expressed to offer help Hong Kong as China tightens its grip over the country. Taiwan's laws already provide help to Hong Kong citizens for safety and threat for political reasons. Watch report

Taiwan vows 'necessary' aid to Hong Kong people: Supports HK protest

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