China's planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest
Protesters holding a banner in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators attend a rally against the Chinese government’s newly announced national security legislation for Hong Kong, at Taipei main train station in TaiwanProtesters holding banners in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators attend a rally against the Chinese government’s newly announced national security legislation for Hong Kong, at Taipei main train stationThe live inauguration ceremony of Taiwan President Tsai...
China has repeatedly denounced Taiwan's government for supporting the protesters, and accused activists in both places of colluding to plot independence. Tsai said if there were a"change in the situation" in Hong Kong, the act laying out those rules could be revoked. A senior official familiar with Taiwan's security planning said Tsai's comment was a"clear message" to Beijing that Taipei would"reinterpret" its ties with Hong Kong if China pushes the security legislation through.
Taiwan offers special treatment to Hong Kong, including an investment-immigration programme that has attracted tens of thousands of immigrants from the city.
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