China unveils details of its draft security law for Hong Kong, paving the way for one of the most profound changes to the governing of the semi-autonomous territory since it returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
While the exact time frame for enacting the law is not clear, political analysts expect it will take effect ahead of Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong on Sept. 6.approved or implemented by Hong Kong's Legislature.
The territory, which was handed to China after British colonial rule ended in 1997, has been governed by a unique model aimed at guaranteeing freedoms not granted on the mainland. Critics fear those will now be snuffed out by the law.The bill has already been heavily criticized by the U.S., which said it would revoke some of the preferential conditions it extends towards Hong Kong.
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