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www.npr.org
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Hong Kong passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent

Hong Kong lawmakers pass severe national security legislation with life imprisonment for insurrection.
Legislation linked to Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law and fast-tracked for approval within two weeks. [ more ]
eastasiaforum.org
3 months ago
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Hong Kong carving its own path of repression | East Asia Forun

The Hong Kong government plans to introduce its own national security law in 2024, surprising many given Beijing's existing national security law.
The 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing has effectively crushed political dissent in Hong Kong, with the police and security apparatus now guided by mainland Chinese agencies.
The upcoming national security law may provide an opportunity for the Hong Kong government to fine-tune the regime and expand its remit to include measures against espionage. [ more ]
euronews
5 months ago
Europe news

European officials visit Kyiv to show ongoing support

President Zelenskyy links historic protests to current day
International political effort to support Ukraine's war against Russia [ more ]
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