Hong Kong new security law sends jitters through city’s feisty press
One provision of the national security law orders authorities to “strengthen the management” of foreign news organisations.
One provision of the national security law orders authorities to “strengthen the management” of foreign news organisations.
Officials insisted there had been wide consultation with members of Hong Kong society and hit back at criticism it was undermining Hong Kong's autonomy.
China will have jurisdiction over "serious" cases and its security agencies will also be able to operate publicly in the city for the first time, unbound by local laws as they carry out their duties.
The law is expected to come into effect on July 1, the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover to China from British rule
China is moving forward on a security law that would enforce punishment over subversion and other perceived offenses in Hong Kong, which saw massive and occasionally destructive pro-democracy protests last year.
Lam expressed hope for reconciliation in 2020 and said Hong Kong people have "resolved many difficulties before."
Attached to the post was a photo of about 10 Christmas and New Year cards she had received from the city's people recently.
Earlier on Thursday, riot police were out in force with officers spraying blue dye and subduing several protesters.
The protests have been largely peaceful for much of December after pro-democracy candidates overwhelmingly won district council elections the month before.
Hundreds of protesters, dressed in black and wearing face masks, descended on shopping malls around the Chinese-ruled city, shouting popular slogans such as "Liberate Hong Kong! Revolution of our times!"
