Hong Kong invokes security law for first time to ban overseas ‘subversive’ groups

    Hong Kong invokes security law for first time to ban overseas ‘subversive’ groups

    The Hong Kong government has exercised its power under the city’s domestic national security law for the first time to ban two organisations deemed subversive. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Tuesday prohibited the operation of the Canada-based “Hong Kong Parliament” and the Taiwan-based “Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union” in the city. The ordinance…

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    Woman, 19, arrested after filming videos for subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’

    Woman, 19, arrested after filming videos for subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’

    Hong Kong national security police have arrested a 19-year-old woman for committing an act with seditious intent after she allegedly filmed a series of promotional videos for a group deemed subversive by authorities. Authorities said on Tuesday that Lan Fei was involved in producing promotional videos for an organisation called “Hong Kong Parliament” between March…

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    Hong Kong prohibits financial dealings with 16 national security fugitives

    Hong Kong prohibits financial dealings with 16 national security fugitives

    Hong Kong authorities have introduced new punitive measures targeting 16 overseas activists wanted for alleged national security offences, prohibiting anyone from funding them and cancelling most of the absconders’ passports. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung exercised the powers under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance on Monday to impose new measures against 16 absconders involved…

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