CCP control in Hong Kong

Beijing’s public pressure campaign against CK Hutchison portends a growing effort by the CCP to control Hong Kong’s independent business interests.

Hollowed out by Beijing, the city, once the world’s freest society, should be viewed as an example of the state of post-authoritarianization.

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.

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

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.

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

Critics worry authorities will use a local national security law as another tool to crack down on dissidents, building on the law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

The end of Hong Kong’s once-vibrant political culture rings a clear warning bell for Taiwan. 

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