News & Insights Across Asia
Hong Kong’s Department of Justice hosted the National Security Legal Forum, gathering leaders and citizens to discuss the implementation of the national security law and future development towards stability and prosperity.
China will impose export controls on certain aviation and aerospace equipment starting July 1 to safeguard national security and fulfill international obligations.
Former Chief Secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen urges Hong Kong’s LegCo to advance national security legislation under Article 23, emphasizing its importance for the city’s stability and prosperity.
President Biden’s $95 billion foreign aid package includes provisions that could lead to TikTok’s ban or divestment in the U.S., reflecting ongoing national security concerns over data privacy and Chinese influence.
Lawrence Ma, Chairman of the Hong Kong Legal Exchange Foundation, assures that Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law targets only those with criminal intent, alleviating concerns among residents.
April 15 marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s holistic approach to national security, highlighting a decade of China’s efforts to build a safer country and contribute to global security.
China’s embassy in the U.S. has expressed strong opposition to recent U.S. statements on Hong Kong’s security law, urging the U.S. to cease interference in China’s internal affairs.
China has called on the United States to stop interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs, emphasizing that the region’s new National Security Ordinance is an internal matter aimed at ensuring stability and prosperity.
Hong Kong’s Deputy Secretary for Justice, Cheung Kwok-kwan, defended the legislation of Article 23 at the UNHRC, emphasizing its role in safeguarding national security and securing a prosperous future.
Hong Kong has enacted the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, completing its national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law to protect the city from security threats.
China condemns slander against Hong Kong’s national security bill, emphasizing its commitment to sovereignty and opposition to external interference.
Re-elected President Vladimir Putin outlines ambitious plans for Russia’s future, focusing on socio-economic development, cultural values, and national security.
The proposed Article 23 security legislation in Hong Kong has sparked international concern, particularly from the U.S., while Chinese officials emphasize constitutional responsibilities to safeguard national security.
China highlights the integration of human rights protection in its counterterrorism strategies, ensuring efforts do not target any specific region, ethnicity, or religion.