The new national security law gives the government new powers to crack down on any form of dissent, ITV News Asia Correspondent Debi Edward reports.
The new national security law gives the government new powers to crack down on any form of dissent, ITV News Asia Correspondent Debi Edward reportsIt still appears to have all the allure that has won it the reputation as the ‘Pearl of Asia’.
Dickson was nervous about the location on the waterfront, close to the Legislative Council headquarters, and as we were talking he could see some plain-clothed officers gathering in the background.They didn’t ask his name but addressed him as "Mr Chau" and asked him what he was doing and when he’d be finished.
‘’Better not’’ was the common response and we came across one man who was only in the city to visit his parents – he’d moved to England two years ago due to the political climate. There is now a whole new set of regulations regarding state secrets, treason, insurrection, and sabotage for them to navigate.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee described the passing of Article 23 as an historic moment, and told the legislative council that they had accomplished an honourable mission together.
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