Tag: National Security Law
Shocked Hong Kong in a new era under ‘white knuckle’ China...
Quelling of open dissent and the scrubbing of social media accounts do not mean convictions have changed, some say
Hong Kong police arrest four under new security law in move...
Gross misuse of draconian law makes clear its aim is to silence dissent, not protect national security, says rights group director
Global banks scrutinize their Hong Kong clients for pro-democracy ties
Being designated a ‘politically exposed person’ can make it more difficult or altogether prevent someone from accessing banking services
Asian Catholic bishops warn against Hong Kong’s new national security law
New law broadens powers of local and mainland authorities to investigate, prosecute, and punish those deemed as dissenters
Cardinal Zen says Beijing’s new security law threatens religious freedom in...
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong also called out the Vatican for remaining silent on the situation, noting that the Holy See might still be hoping to establish diplomatic relations with China
Hong Kong cardinal says new security law won’t affect religious freedom
Other Hong Kong Catholics fear laws will be used to curtail the freedom of religion that Christians enjoy