China on Tuesday unveiled details of its contentious new national security law for Hong Kong, ending weeks of uncertainty that have exacerbated concerns over Beijing's erosion of freedoms in the global financial hub.
HONG KONG - China on Tuesday unveiled details of its contentious new national security law for Hong Kong, ending weeks of uncertainty that have exacerbated concerns over Beijing’s erosion of freedoms in the global financial hub.
Beijing passed the legislation on Tuesday, bypassing the city’s local parliament and setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s way of life since it returned to Chinese rule 23 years ago. Beijing said the legislation was necessary after sometimes violent anti-government and anti-Beijing protests rocked the city since June last year, plunging it into its biggest crisis in decades. Protesters are angry at what they see as Beijing’s tightening squeeze on Hong Kong’s affairs.Following are details of the law, which took effect at 1500 GMT.* Crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces punishable by up to life in prison.
* Mainland authorities will exercise jurisdiction in “complex” cases such as those involving a foreign country or issues that pose a major and imminent threat to national security.
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