Amid opposition by five major&nbsp;countries, China's foreign ministry said: "no matter whether they have five eyes or ten eyes, as long as they dare to harm China's sovereignty, security or development interests, they should be careful not to get their eyes poked out."

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-and-other-allies-accuse-china-of-violating-commitments-by-ousting-hong-kong-leaders-344003">Five Eyes</a>: United States, Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand had accused China of violating international commitments by ousting pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong's legislature.

"We express our strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to all relevant countries' flagrant violations of international law and basic norms of international relations, and for making irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong's affairs that are China's internal affairs," Zhao Lijian, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said.

However, the Five Eyes had declared that China was in "clear breach of its international obligations under the legally binding, UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration."

"For the sake of Hong Kong's stability and prosperity, it is essential that China and the Hong Kong authorities respect the channels for the people of Hong Kong to express their legitimate concerns and opinions," the Five Eyes alliance said in a statement.

China had promised to rule <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-official-backs-hong-kong-judicial-reform-calls-343650">Hong Kong</a> under the "One Country, Two Systems" model, however, after last year's anti-government demonstrations and the imposition of national security law in June, Hong Kong citizens were placed under new stricter restrictions directly controlled by Beijing.

China's parliament body last week had issued a decree that local authorities could expel any politician who was being seen a national security threat without getting court orders.

There were also reports of arrests of lawmakers after the decree came into effect as police began prosecutions against opposition leaders for protests in the chamber.

Amid opposition by five major countries, China's foreign ministry said: "no matter whether they have five eyes or ten eyes, as long as they dare to harm China's sovereignty, security or development interests, they should be careful not to get their eyes poked out.

Amid opposition by five major countries, China's foreign ministry said: "no matter whether they have five eyes or ten eyes, as long as they dare to harm China's sovereignty, security or development interests, they should be careful not to get their eyes poked out." Watch: The Five Eyes: United States, Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand had accused China of violating international commitments by ousting pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong's legislature. "We express our strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to all relevant countries' flagrant violations of international law and basic norms of international relations, and for making irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong's affairs that are China's internal affairs," Zhao Lijian, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said. However, the Five Eyes had declared that China was in "clear breach of its international obligations under the legally binding, UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration." "For the sake of Hong Kong's stability and prosperity, it is essential that China and the Hong Kong authorities respect the channels for the people of Hong Kong to express their legitimate concerns and opinions," the Five Eyes alliance said in a statement. China had promised to rule Hong Kong under the "One Country, Two Systems" model, however, after last year's anti-government demonstrations and the imposition of national security law in June, Hong Kong citizens were placed under new stricter restrictions directly controlled by Beijing. China's parliament body last week had issued a decree that local authorities could expel any politician who was being seen a national security threat without getting court orders. There were also reports of arrests of lawmakers after the decree came into effect as police began prosecutions against opposition leaders for protests in the chamber.

Five eyes or ten eyes, they should be careful not to get their eyes poked out: China on Hong Kong row

Hong Kong police said it has made its first arrest under Beijing's new national security law after a man was caught holding the&nbsp;Hong Kong independence flag.

"A man was arrested for holding a HK Independence flag in CausewayBay, Hong Kong, violating the National Security Law," the police announced, adding,"this is the first arrest made since the law has come into force."

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A senior Chinese government official had said that suspects arrested by the mainland's new office in Hong Kong will be tried in the mainland.

The arrest comes even as Hong Kong marked the 23rd anniversary of its handover to China on Wednesday. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had earlier said the law is the "most important development" since 1997 when Britan handed over the colony to China.

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China's top lawmaking body National Standing Committee had unanimously approved the national security law on Tuesday after Beijing had introduced a draft six weeks ago. Chinese lawmakers passed the new law without taking Hong Kong legislature's approval.

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The City police began conducting searches as the new law came into effect today even though large gatherings are banned due to coronavirus restrictions.

Critics say China's new security law is desgined to move away from the "One Country, Two Systems" which the Chinese government had promised to UK authorities in 1997.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo critised the move saying: "China promised 50 years of freedom to the Hong Kong people, and gave them only 23." 
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Hong Kong police said it has made its first arrest under Beijing's new national security law after a man was caught holding the Hong Kong independence flag. "A man was arrested for holding a HK Independence flag in CausewayBay, Hong Kong, violating the National Security Law," the police announced, adding,"this is the first arrest made since the law has come into force.

Hong Kong police said it has made its first arrest under Beijing's new national security law after a man was caught holding the Hong Kong independence flag. "A man was arrested for holding a HK Independence flag in CausewayBay, Hong Kong, violating the National Security Law," the police announced, adding,"this is the first arrest made since the law has come into force." Watch Video: A senior Chinese government official had said that suspects arrested by the mainland's new office in Hong Kong will be tried in the mainland. The arrest comes even as Hong Kong marked the 23rd anniversary of its handover to China on Wednesday. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had earlier said the law is the "most important development" since 1997 when Britan handed over the colony to China. In Pics: Timeline of Hong Kong's struggle against Chinese hegemony China's top lawmaking body National Standing Committee had unanimously approved the national security law on Tuesday after Beijing had introduced a draft six weeks ago. Chinese lawmakers passed the new law without taking Hong Kong legislature's approval. Also Read: China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong The City police began conducting searches as the new law came into effect today even though large gatherings are banned due to coronavirus restrictions. Critics say China's new security law is desgined to move away from the "One Country, Two Systems" which the Chinese government had promised to UK authorities in 1997. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo critised the move saying: "China promised 50 years of freedom to the Hong Kong people, and gave them only 23."

Police in Hong Kong makes first arrest under China's national security law

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Police in Hong Kong makes first arrest under China's national security law