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Hong Kong cops challenged pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday.
China’s parliament has actually backed a new security law for Hong Kong which would make it a crime to undermine Beijing’s authority in the area.
The expense – which now passes to China’s senior leadership – has triggered deep concern among those who state it might end Hong Kong’s unique status.
It might also see China installing its own security firms in the region for the first time.
The relocation has actually already triggered a new age of anti-mainland protest.
Clashes broke out on Wednesday as Hong Kong’s parliament discussed a different proposed law, which would make it a criminal offense to disrespect the Chinese national anthem. Hundreds of individuals were jailed in protests over that and the security law.
Security remains high on Thursday, as a tense argument in the Legislative Council continues.
At least two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from the council on Thursday. One lawmaker, Ted Hui, tossed rotten plants on to the flooring of the chamber, stating it symbolised the decay of Hong Kong’s political system.
” I want the speaker to feel what is implied by rotten,” he said.
The speaker deemed the bundle to be an “unidentified hazardous item”, and called authorities and fire crews.
What has the response been?
Complete information about precisely what behaviour will be banned under the brand-new law are not yet clear. It is due to be enacted in September.
On Wednesday, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said developments in Hong Kong meant it could no longer be thought about to have “a high degree of autonomy” from