Anger, concern over China's Hong Kong security law pass
According to the BBC, Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed the law. It will be added to the Hong Kong Mini-Constitution.
The law prohibits separatism in Hong Kong, insulting the authorities, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security, and provides penalties for such crimes.
Pro-democracy activists have described the law as a threat to Hong Kong's special autonomy and independence.
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Rabb has called on China to step aside and show respect for the rights of the Hong Kong people.He said Hong Kong's success, economic success has come from one country relying on autonomy in two systems, a system that is now clearly under threat.
"China's move puts Hong Kong's high level of autonomy at risk of being severely undermined," said Charles Mitchell, president of the European Council. “It will have a detrimental effect on the judiciary and the rule of law. We condemn this decision. ".
Lord Patten, the last governor of the United Kingdom in Hong Kong, said China's security laws were clearly the end of the "one country, two systems".
NATO Secretary-General Ian Stoltenberg said: "It is clear that China does not uphold our values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law. That is what we see in Hong Kong. Where this new security law is undermining their autonomy. ”
Japan has called China's move "sad." Meanwhile, Taiwan has warned its citizens about the risks of traveling to Hong Kong.
The United States has already taken action against China in response to the Hong Kong Security Act and is taking steps to end Hong Kong's special trade status.
China says the security law was necessary to curb separatist movements, attempts to overthrow the legitimate government, terrorism and foreign intervention in the wake of months of anti-government protests and violence in Hong Kong.
This law is necessary to alleviate instability and to deal with instability in the case of mass pro-democracy movement. China claims the law is not a threat to Hong Kong's autonomy.
According to Government of Hong Kong
Hong Kong leader Kerry Lam has spoken out in support of China's security legislation. In his words, the law has filled a huge gap in national security. The Hong Kong government said in a statement that the law would take effect on Tuesday night
Democrats in Hong Kong have been protesting the news of China's introduction of security laws. At the same time, there has been concern about personal safety among the people. In the words of Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist, "this law marks the end of what the world knows about Hong Kong."
Democratic Party leader Wu Chi-wai announced Wednesday that he would break the embargo on the 23rd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China. Wu said he would respond to the call for protests from the Civil Human Rights Front. He said he wanted to lead the movement even though he knew there were risks in the way and to give a message to the people of Hong Kong not to be afraid.
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