July 1, 2015 (WSJ) — China adopted a sweeping national-security law that the government says is needed to counter emerging threats but that critics say may be used to quash dissent and exclude foreign investment. Approved by the legislature’s standing committee, the law sets an expansive definition of national security that outlaws threats to China’s government, sovereignty and national unity as well as its economy, society, and...
Read MoreMay 8, 2015 — The PRC central government has published the second draft of its national security laws which for the first time specifically mentioned that the Hong Kong government has the responsibility to ensure national security. The draft came at a time when mainland and Hong Kong government officials alike were warning of a growing sentiment of independence in Hong Kong. The document did not specifically spell out any...
Read MoreJan. 21, 2015 (RTHK) — The Chief Executive, CY Leung, says there are no plans at present to introduce national security laws. Such legislation – against subversion, sedition and treason – is required under Article 23 of the Basic Law. However attempts to introduce it in 2003 were derailed by huge street protests. Mr Leung’s comments come as a local deputy to the National People’s Congress, Ng Chau-pei,...
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