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【Hong Kong version of National Security Law】The National People's Congress Standing Committee unanimously passed the bill.

2020-07-01T17:44:03.873Z


Xinhua News Agency reported that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China passed the draft "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" on June 30 with a total of 162 votes. This legislation has aroused widespread international attention. Some US media have commented that "Hong Kong version of national security


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Author: Fang Yimei into Yihua

2020-06-30 19:09

Last update date: 2020-06-30 19:09

Xinhua News Agency reported that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China passed the draft "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" on June 30 with a total of 162 votes. The legislation has aroused widespread international attention. Some US media have commented that there will be four key issues after the implementation of the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law", including public opposition and opposition from Western countries. Some British media have described this bill as "open" Tools" to suppress political commotion. Some foreign media quoted experts as saying that the measures the United States has introduced to the Chinese side on the bill, such as the cancellation of the special treatment granted to Hong Kong, may also damage the interests of the United States itself.

The New York Times review article points out the four key issues after the implementation of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law. The picture shows the headquarters of the New York Times in New York City on April 21, 2011. (Getty)

New York Times: Hong Kong version of the National Security Law has four key issues

The New York Times published a commentary article saying that the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law has four key issues to watch out for. First, the article claims that this is a law that restricts Hong Kong’s objections. It is expected to crack down on criticism, protests, and news media involving the Chinese government. The article believes that Hong Kong’s independent media and democratic opposition will be threatened.

Second, the article specifically mentions the security agencies Beijing has stationed in Hong Kong. The content mentions that the central government will set up security agencies in Hong Kong to investigate special cases and collect intelligence. The article also worried that the Chief Executive of Hong Kong had been given the power to appoint judges to hear relevant national security cases, and believed that it was a restriction on the judicial autonomy of Hong Kong.

On the third question, the article stated that it was opposed by public opinion, and said that many Hong Kong residents are also afraid of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law. As for the fourth question, the article mentioned that the opposition of the Western government is another key issue, including the opposition of the United States, the United Kingdom and other places. The foreign ministers of several G7 member countries urged China to abandon the legislation this month, saying It will damage Hong Kong's autonomy, etc.

Stephen McDonell, a BBC correspondent in China, described the Hong Kong version of the National Security Act as an "open tool" to suppress political commotion. The picture shows the face of the BBC building in London, UK on October 22, 2012. (Getty)

BBC reporter: "Open Tools"

Stephen McDonell, a BBC correspondent in China, wrote an analysis on June 30, describing the Hong Kong version of the National Security Act as a scary open tool that can be used to suppress political commotion. The article points out that unlike other areas of mainland China, Hong Kong has judicial power. The article believes that for this reason, the leadership of the Communist Party of China will not delegate the power of interpretation of this law to any "old" judge.

Reuters: The cancellation of Hong Kong’s special treatment will also harm its own interests

The "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" has attracted opposition from many Western countries, and the United States has proposed to cancel the special treatment granted to Hong Kong. However, Reuters quoted analysts on June 30 as saying that for the United States, the complete termination of special treatment in Hong Kong may also It will harm the US's own interests, because the US has always benefited from Hong Kong's business environment.

Multinational media concerned about the Hong Kong version of the national security law worrying that the defendant may be transferred to the Mainland for trial

【Hong Kong version of National Security Law】European and American media believe that White House sanctions are imperative

[Hong Kong version of the National Security Law] Various media questioned the evolution of the situation in Hong Kong: independence and financial advantages no longer exist

[Hong Kong version of the National Security Law] Various media continue to give negative comments: China action will attract international opposition

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