Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong

WION Fineprint: Taiwan promises necessary support to Hong Kong

The United States urged China to respect Hong Kong's autonomy, warning that its proposed national security law for the city would be "highly destabilising" and face global opposition.

US law calls for sanctions if HK's autonomy is violated

Hong Kong's security and police chiefs said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.

Hong Kong security chief warn of growing 'terrorism' as national laws loom

China's plans to tighten its grip over Hong Kong with a new law has been met with anger from pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about the controversial Hong Kong security law.

Gravitas: China's new law for Hong Kong triggers outrage

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Hong Kong's freedom and democracy under threat: Taiwan comes in HK's support

As Hong Kong erupts into protest mode again to counter China’s national security law for the city, Taiwan has pledged support to the people of Hong Kong. The people will receive “necessary assistance” from Taiwan, hinted President Tsai Ing-wen.

Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to protesters in Hong Kong

China dropped its annual growth target for the first time on Friday and pledged more government spending as the COVID-19 pandemic hammers the world's second-biggest economy, setting a sombre tone to this year's meeting of parliament.

China drops mention of GDP goal as parliament opens, coronavirus slams economy

China's proposed national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said on Sunday. Beijing is set to impose the new law on Hong Kong in the aftermath of last year's violent anti-China unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997.

China's proposed security law for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says White House

Thousands take to streets in Hong Kong to oppose China's controversial law

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in defiance of China's controversial national security law. Beijing is set to impose the new law on Hong Kong in the aftermath of last year's violent anti-China unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997.

Tear gas fired at Hong Kong security law protestors

China’s controversial security law has become a new flash point in Hong Kong. The draft proposal calls for stepping up law enforcement in HK and altering the legal system to prevent, stop and punish anti-national activities.

China's new law calls for ‘improving’ law enforcement in HK

Chinese plans to impose national security laws on Hong Kong could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases there, raising fears of direct law enforcement and what the United States branded a "death knell" for the city's autonomy.

China's planned security agencies for Hong Kong a 'death knell' for autonomy: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday called China's proposed national security legislation on Hong Kong disastrous and said it could have an impact on the favorable economic treatment the territory receives from the United States.

Mike Pompeo: U.S. condemns China's 'disastrous proposal' on Hong Kong

China's senior legislator explained the legislative procedures and principles of a draft decision on establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to safeguard national security, which was submitted to China's national legislature for deliberation on Friday.

China's new law calls for 'improving' law enforcement in Hong Kong

For Chinese leader Xi Jinping it is a high-stakes power play. His move to impose tough national security laws on Hong Kong risks reigniting pro-democracy protests that plunged the city into chaos last year, increasing tensions in an already fraught relationship with the United States and undermining Hong Kong`s status as a global financial hub.

China President Xi Jinping makes high-stakes power play in move to subdue Hong Kong

Beijing is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong. The decision was taken by China after there were pro-democracy protests last year in the city.

China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong: Former HK Governor

Beijing is set to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong following the last year's often violent anti-China unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997.

With US' support, Hong Kong has a chance to fight back against China's new law

China's biggest political gathering is currently underway in Beijing. More than 3000 delegates across China are taking part in the annual Congress meeting. Hong Kong security bill is being tabled in the meet. Watch report.

Chinese government tables Hong Kong security bill at annual Congress

China's biggest political gathering is currently underway in Beijing. More than 3000 delegates across China are taking part in the annual Congress meeting. Watch report.

China's annual Congress underway: New security laws will amplify in Hong Kong

Beijing is set to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong in the aftermath of last year's violent anti-China unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since returning to Chinese rule in 1997.

Decoding the new national security law China is set to impose on Hong Kong

Tensions between China and Hong Kong have reached a new high. Beijing is attempting what can only be described as unilaterally to impose a new set of security laws in Hong Kong. Watch report.

China's Congress to rubber stamp new law for Hong Kong: Scuffle in HK assembly

Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Hong Kong, the country was up in arms against China over a controversial extradition bill. As COVID-19 cases slow down to a trickle these tensions are flaring up yet again. Watch report.

Scuffle over controversial anthem bill in Hong Kong Parliament: Bill to ban insulting China's anthem

US and China have been at a verbal war for few months now. While the US has blamed China for withholding information about coronavirus, China has blamed US for discriminating with the Chinese journalists.

Mike Pompeo warns China over interference with American journalists in Hong Kong; threatens HK's autonomy status

Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Hong Kong. The city-state was up in arms against mainland china over a controversial extradition bill. Also read: Will initiate independent evaluation at earliest appropriate moment: WHO chief on coronavirus pandemic As COVID-19 cases slow down to a trickle, these tensions are flaring up once again.

Hong Kong protests: Legislators resort to punches while discussing national anthem bill

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