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Pro-democracy activists’ books removed from Hong Kong libraries

Books by prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy figures have become unavailable in the Chinese-ruled city’s public libraries as they are being reviewed to see whether they violate a new national security law, a government department said on Sunday. The sweeping legislation, which came into force on Tuesday night at the same time its contents were published, […]

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“Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times” slogan is illegal, government says

HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters) – The popular protest slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times” connotes separatism or subversion, the city’s government said, pointing to crimes that are covered under the new national security law imposed by Beijing. The rallying cry appears on placards at rallies, is printed on clothes and accessories and

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Hong Kong marks handover anniversary as national security law takes effect

HONG KONG, July 1 (Reuters) – Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub. The contentious law will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with

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