Hong Kong's Carrie Lam calls on the territory's citizens to back proposed security laws by China that many fear would spell the end to their autonomy and civil rights.
The draft legislation will be voted on by Chinese lawmakers this week, and likely pass, before progressing for further deliberation among party leaders in the NPC’s Standing Committee in June.
The bold move sent a chill through financial markets and drew a swift rebuke from foreign governments and international human rights groups, who fear it could lead to increased surveillance and censorship in Hong Kong.dismissed other countries' complaints on Sunday as"meddling," stating that the proposed laws would not harm Hong Kong autonomy or foreign investors.
"It does not affect the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents. There is no need for concern," Yi said. Adding that Hong Kong had become a"pressing priority" for China's leaders and that the security laws would only target a"narrow category of acts."Lam echoed his line, stating that Hong Kong's"vibrancy and core values ... the various rights and freedoms enjoyed by people, will continue to be there.'', a leader of the territory's pro-democracy movement and others, about the possibility of a Chinese security force on the ground in Hong Kong.
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