HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s security and cops chiefs said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s strategies to present nationwide security laws after thousands required to the streets to object versus the relocation.
A masked anti-government protester holds a flag supporting Hong Kong independence during a march against Beijing’s strategies to enforce national security legislation in Hong Kong, China Might 24,2020 REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
The security legislation, which could see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases in Hong Kong and intends to tackle secession, subversion and terrorist activities, has actually sent shockwaves through business and diplomatic communities.
” Terrorism is growing in the city and activities which harm nationwide security, such as ‘Hong Kong independence’, end up being more widespread,” Secretary for Security John Lee stated in a statement.
” In simply a couple of months, Hong Kong has actually changed from one of the safest cities on the planet to a city shrouded in the shadow of violence,” he stated, including nationwide security laws were needed to secure the city’s success and stability.
Cops stated they detained more than 180 individuals on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government