Hong Kong

Under the government’s strict control, independent unions have been devastated, labor protests are prohibited, and opposition to the government’s labor policies has become rare.

“Glory to Hong Kong” was often sung by demonstrators during huge anti-government protests in 2019. 

Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.

The U.S. must safeguard its nationals and business interests in Hong Kong as well as reevaluate the city’s status on the international stage.

CCP concepts and terminology are taking center stage in the city’s lawmaking.

Despite the presence of the “omnipotent” NSL, China felt the need to embed another layer of control in the territory.

Hong Kong’s new national security law will incentivize self-censorship by creatives of all kinds – including those far beyond Hong Kong’s borders.

The Safeguarding National Security Bill gives the government even more power to curb dissent, expanding on a previous law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

For decades, Hong Kong’s geopolitical neutrality was the very foundation of its freedom, autonomy, and prosperity. That’s no longer possible.

The proposed law, which is expected to pass easily, includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent, building on the 2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing.

Global tech giants should speak out against attempts to control internet intermediaries and use national security laws as a pretext for censorship and surveillance in Hong Kong. 

The proposed bill would go even further than the National Security Law in restricting political freedoms and civil society.