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Hong Kong hits back as UK judge says rule of law ‘profoundly compromised’

Hong Kong chief executive defends territory’s judiciary amid concerns about impact of security and sedition laws.

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GOP crowd vies to challenge Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada - Roll Call

Seven Republicans are running in the 3rd District primary in Nevada for the nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Susie Lee.

Roll Call

At the Races: Don’t call him the next Mitch - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Hong Kong Monitors Compliance With Ban On Protest Song

Hong Kong's Chief Executive enforces ban on 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest song, sparking concerns over freedom of expression and internet freedom in the city.

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Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song

Hong Kong’s leader says his government will keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court order that bans a popular protest song

The Independent UK

Photo reportedly shows suspect in UK spy case with Hong Kong’s top official

South China Morning Post releases image said to be of Chung Biu Yuen with chief executive John Lee in 2002

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong Leader Defends Foreign Trade Offices After UK Spying Arrests

Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday defended its foreign trade offices and said he had little recollection of a man accused by Britain of spying for the Chinese city, after a photograph emerged seeming to show the two together.

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Hong Kong Faces Uphill Battle To Lure Back Chinese Tourists

The Lo Wu arrival hall on Hong Kong's border used to throng with visitors during mainland China's "Golden Week", but as the five-day tourism bonanza kicked off on Wednesday, the queues there were modest.

International Business Times

Fundraising shows Democrats prepping for battle in both chambers - Roll Call

New fundraising reports show embattled House Democrats raised more on average than embattled House Republicans.

Roll Call

John Lee Hooker: "Eric Clapton, John Mayall and all those other people over in England made the blues a big thing. In the States, people didn't want to know"

Legendary bluesman on his latter-day fame

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Hong Kong's New National Security Law Comes Into Force

Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Falls, Again

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Tighter security laws may sap yet more foreign investment from Hong Kong

Latest legislative crackdown on dissent and international collaboration likely to scare off some businesses, say critics

The Guardian - UK

EU says Hong Kong’s new security law could affect its status as a business hub

European Union joins chorus of criticism of Article 23, which includes harsh new penalties for offences such as insurrection, sedition and espionage

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Hong Kong Legislature Passes New National Security Law

Hong Kong's legislature unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday, introducing penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years' jail for the theft of state secrets.

The Guardian - AU

Treason could mean life sentence under new Hong Kong national security law

Debate has begun on Article 23 – legislation designed to bring laws closer to those of mainland China

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong prepares tough new national security punishments

New bill includes lengthy prison terms for offences such as treason and longer sentences for acts deemed to be sedition.

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Hong Kong Begins Consultation on Controversial National Security Law

Hong Kong begins public consultation on a local National Security Law, sparking concerns over potential erosion of civil liberties and crackdown on dissent.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong begins legislative push to pass new national security laws

New offences covered under the proposed laws will include treason, insurrection and espionage.

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong’s article 23: what is the new national security law and what will it mean for human rights?

The city’s chief executive, John Lee, announced a public consultation period after claiming advocates of independence are ‘still lurking in our society’

International Business Times

Hong Kong To Create Own Version Of National Security Law

Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed by Beijing four years ago.

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