Hong Kong crackdown: China\u0027s Xi signs order to impose controversial security law
The law approved by China’s mostly rubber-stamp parliament follows months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, which was guaranteed freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland under a “one country, two systems” formula at its 1997 handover.
Under the law, the crimes of secession and subversion can be punished by terms of up to life in prison. “This law risks seriously undermining the high degree of autonomy of Hong Kong and having a detrimental effect on the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.” In Tokyo, top government officials called the legislation “regrettable,” saying it undermined credibility in the “one country, two systems” formula.
“The government strongly condemns it and reiterates its support for the people of Hong Kong as they strive for democracy and freedom,” said cabinet spokesman Evian Ting.
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