A new law includes 39 offences, some of which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment
Hong Kong
Some offences carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, including colluding with external forces to damage public infrastructure
Truncated timetable meant Washington had no time to prepare packages of sanctions to threaten legislators during debate
Definition of sedition and state secrets could expand, putting journalists and workers in financial services at risk of prosecution for espionage
Justice secretary says legislation is aimed at people who ‘spread speech that harms or jeopardises national security’
Media tycoon is on trial in Hong Kong on separate charges under controversial National Security Law
Intense and sometimes destructive social media storms have been a regular occurrence for more than a decade
Prosecutor tells court that Lai used his media business and the platform it gave him to pursue political agenda against the governments in Beijing and Hong Kong
After being detained for more than 1,000 days, the pro-democracy tycoon’s trial kicked off earlier this month
Tycoon also faces charges under national security law that could mean he spends rest of his life in prison
Hong Kong saw only 20% of seats directly elected and only ‘patriots’ loyal to Beijing allowed to stand
Chinese government made huge effort to encourage participation
No candidates from pro-democracy parties won enough nominations to get on to the ballot in any constituency
Pro-democracy activists face possible life sentences if convicted under National Security Law imposed by Beijing in 2020
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