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China appoints hardliner Zheng Yanxiong head of national security office i
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 3 (ANI): Chinese government has appointed Zheng Yanxiong as head of a powerful new agency being established in Hong Kong to oversee implementation of controversial national security law, reported South China Morning Post.
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Hong Kong Police bans annual July 1 pro-democracy protests after China pas
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, July 1 (ANI): Hours after China passed the controversial national security law, the Hong Kong government has started attacking the freedom of speech and expression as for the first time the July 1 annual pro-democracy march has been banned.
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China vows to retaliate as US bans military exports to Hong Kong citing se
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 30 (ANI): China on Tuesday said that it will retaliate, after the Trump administration placed new restrictions on US exports of defence equipment and certain high-technology products to Hong Kong in response to Beijing imposing a controversial national security law on t
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Pompeo threatens actions against China over visa restrictions of US offici
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 30 (ANI): The United States on Monday (local time) threatened to take action against China after Beijing announced to restrict visas of American officials who have "behaved extremely badly" on the issue of Hong Kong.
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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 30 (ANI): The Chinese Parliament on Tuesday passed controversial national security legislation for Hong Kong, ignoring the worldwide outcry and protest in the semi-autonomous city against the law.
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China imposes visa restrictions on US officials over Hong Kong
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 30 (ANI): As the voices against the imposition of national security legislation in Hong Kong grows worldwide, China has used a cheap tactic by imposing a visa ban on US citizens.
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China's national security law to cost Hong Kong its financial hub tag
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 28 (ANI): With China pushing ahead with the implementation of the national security law on the Hong Kong and residents fighting it "tooth and nail", it is speculated that HK will soon lose its attractiveness as the most sought after financial destination.
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As Hongkongers protest national security bill, pro-China govt launches $7
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 27 (ANI): With thousands of Hongkongers taking to the streets to protest against the national security legislation, the pro-China government ironically has launched advertisements calling for public support for the legislation.
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Britain must act against China's intention to destroy HK autonomy: UK MP
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 27 (ANI): United Kingdom MP Stewart McDonald has called the UK government to act against China's intention to destroy Hong Kong's autonomy.
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Hong Kongers flee to other countries fearing persecution as China pushes n
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 25 (ANI): With China pushing ahead with the implementation of the national security law on the Hong Kong, the residents are making preparations to flee to Taiwan and other countries fearing persecution.
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Female protester accuses Hong Kong Police officer of sexual assault
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 24 (ANI): A minor student has alleged that a Hong Kong police officer had sexual assaulted her during a protest last September. The pro-China Hong Kong Police is infamous for its high-handedness on protesters.
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China targets schools to impose its policies in Hong Kong
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 24 (ANI): Over the years China has been trying to brainwash the minds of students in Hong Kong in an attempt to rip off the city's special status and bring it completely under its control. The school system has become another battleground as it imposes its policies, accordin
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