News Alert: Beijing to implement national security laws in Hong Kong by fiat, banning 'secessionist' activities, 'foreign interference'

China's top Hong Kong officials plan to implement national security laws unilaterally, bypassing the city's legislature, a Hong Kong delegate to Beijing's legislature told The Washington Post. The move will allow Beijing to override the city's constitutional autonomy over local affairs whenever it chooses.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 21, 10:18 AM     Beijing to implement national security laws in Hong Kong by fiat, banning 'secessionist' activities, 'foreign interference' China's top Hong Kong officials plan to implement national security laws unilaterally, bypassing the city's legislature, a Hong Kong delegate to Beijing's legislature told The Washington Post. The move will allow Beijing to override the city's constitutional autonomy over local affairs whenever it chooses. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071