Opposition politicians in Hong Kong have spoken up against Beijing’s proposed national security law for the city, as activists call for protests. Full story here:
, claiming that it violates China's "promise" of autonomy and freedom to the Hong Kong people.
"The big companies are also very nervous, their investors are nervous because Beijing is going to crack down on Hong Kong, take away our freedoms, our personal safety, our rule of law," she told CNBC'sThe Democratic Party is one the largest opposition political parties in Hong Kong, and has the third-largest presence in Legislative Council. Lau is a former chairperson of the party.
We are not fighting for independence or the overthrow of the Communist Party with force and violence...Reports of the proposed legislation sparked activist calls for a protest march on Friday, potentially renewingthat swamped the city for much of last year — but came to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak in the beginning of this year.
A protester holds a flag that says "Free Hong Kong. Revolution of Our Time" at a demonstration on December 8, 2019 in the city.Lau said the protests are not a push for Hong Kong's independence from China.
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