Hong Kong's security and police chiefs as well as government departments rally behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws
An anti-government protester runs away from tear gas during a march against Beijing's plans to impose national security legislation in Hong Kong, China May 24, 2020.
"Terrorism is growing in the city and activities which harm national security, such as 'Hong Kong independence', become more rampant," Secretary for Security John Lee said in a statement. Police Commissioner Chris Tang said there have been 14 cases involving explosives "commonly used in terrorist attacks overseas" and five seizures of firearms and ammunition since protests began in June last year.
Calls for independence are anathema to Beijing, which considers Hong Kong an inalienable part of the country. The proposed new national security framework stresses Beijing’s intent "to prevent, stop and punish" such acts. “The central government has already said the law is targeted at the minority of people who are suspected of threatening national security and will not affect the rights of the general public.”
Nearly 200 political figures from around the world decried the legislation. Bankers and headhunters said the legislation could lead to money and talent leaving the city.
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