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Tense atmosphere as Hong Kong prepares to mark 24th anniversary of return to Chinese sovereignty


July 01, 2021
A display of national and Hong Kong flags adds a dash of colour to Tsim Sha Tsui East.
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong on Thursday (July 1) marks 24 years since its return to Chinese sovereignty in a politically fraught atmosphere, with traditional anti-government protests on the anniversary banned by police citing pandemic restrictions and authorities warning people against taking part in illegal gatherings or violating the city’s national security law .
The city on Thursday also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, and police will deploy some 10,000 officers across Hong Kong , with contingency plans in place to lock down Victoria Park – the gathering point for annual protests – if necessary. ....

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China passes anti-sanctions law that 'can target individuals, families, organisations'


June 11, 2021
The National People’s Congress Standing Committee passed the new law on Thursday (June 10).
Reuters
China’s top legislative body has passed an anti-sanctions law , providing legal backing for sweeping retaliation against any individuals, their families and organisations responsible for imposing foreign sanctions against the country.
The legislation was passed on Thursday at the closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, and was effective the same day.
Tam Yiu Chung, Hong Kong’s sole delegate to the NPC Standing Committee, said that under the new law, the State Council and its agencies would be responsible for coordinating retaliatory measures. ....

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Guilty verdict for Hong Kong 'defenders' spells end of local democracy


Guilty verdict for Hong Kong defenders spells end of local democracy
Issued on:
01/04/2021 - 20:12
Ex legislator and father of Hong Kong s democracy Martin Lee (82) at the court in Hong Kong. Isaac Lawrence AFP
Text by:
Jan van der Made with RFI
5 min
Seven of Hong Kong s top pro-democracy advocates, including a media tycoon and an 82-year-old veteran of the movement, were convicted Thursday for their roles in organising and participating in a march during anti-government protests in 2019.
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Jimmy Lai, the owner of the outspoken 
Apple Daily tabloid, Martin Lee, the octogenarian founder of the city’s Democratic Party, and five former pro-democracy lawmakers were found guilty in a ruling handed down by district judge Amanda Woodcock. They were charged with organising an unauthorised assembly . They face u ....

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