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Hong Kong demonstrates its ‘red’ credentials by passing security law
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On March 19, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong unanimously passed Article 23 into its mini-constitution known as the Basic Law, enacting security regulations that outlaw dissent against the governing regime. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Xi Jinping have long desired this, but it is not supported by the majority of Hong Kong people. The passage of the law was rushed through with lightning speed, with Chinese state-owned broadcaster CCTV reporting the results on social media before the Legislative Council voted. The legislation passed Article 23 in just eleven days, despite the fact that the prospect of this law had drawn large-scale protests in the past. Article 23 promises prison sentences up to life for crimes such as treason, insurrection, and sabotage. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee declared it a historical moment for Hong Kong, stating that it fulfilled the constitutional duty of legislating Article 23 and would ensure the safety of life and property.
#HongKong #SecurityLaw #ChineseCommunistParty #XiJinping
https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/international/hong-kong-demonstrates-its-red-credentials-by-passing-security-law
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On March 19, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong unanimously passed Article 23 into its mini-constitution known as the Basic Law, enacting security regulations that outlaw dissent against the governing regime. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Xi Jinping have long desired this, but it is not supported by the majority of Hong Kong people. The passage of the law was rushed through with lightning speed, with Chinese state-owned broadcaster CCTV reporting the results on social media before the Legislative Council voted. The legislation passed Article 23 in just eleven days, despite the fact that the prospect of this law had drawn large-scale protests in the past. Article 23 promises prison sentences up to life for crimes such as treason, insurrection, and sabotage. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee declared it a historical moment for Hong Kong, stating that it fulfilled the constitutional duty of legislating Article 23 and would ensure the safety of life and property.
#HongKong #SecurityLaw #ChineseCommunistParty #XiJinping
https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/international/hong-kong-demonstrates-its-red-credentials-by-passing-security-law