Beijing passed the legislation on Tuesday, bypassing the city’s local parliament and setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s way of life since it returned to Chinese rule 23 years ago
The law defines four crimes: separatist activity, state subversion, terrorist activity and collusion with foreign forces.Beijing said the legislation was necessary after sometimes violent anti-government and anti-Beijing protests rocked the city since June last year, plunging it into its biggest crisis in decades. Protesters are angry at what they see as Beijing’s tightening squeeze on Hong Kong’s affairs.Following are details of the law, which took effect at 1500 GMT.
The activities of a new national security agency and its personnel in Hong Kong will not be under the jurisdiction of local government. Mainland authorities will exercise jurisdiction in “complex” cases such as those involving a foreign country or issues that pose a major and imminent threat to national security.
Companies or groups that violate national security law will be fined and could have operations suspended.Damaging certain transportation vehicles and equipment will be considered an act of terrorism. Anyone convicted of violating security legislation will not be allowed to stand in any Hong Kong elections.The law will apply to permanent and non-permanent residents of Hong Kong.China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule 23 years ago.Be smart with your money.
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