Hong Kong Basic Law
Organic law of the Hong Kong SAR
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| March 2024 |
2020 Hong Kong national security law
Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law was implemented with the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, completing a long-delayed process of national security legislation.
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| September 2023 |
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Former Hong Kong politician Abraham Razack suggested the government should focus less on national security and more on economic issues.
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| July 2023 |
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The Hong Kong Security Bureau defended the extraterritorial application of the national security law, claiming it aligns with international law principles of 'protective jurisdiction' and international practice.
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| April 21 2023 |
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A Hong Kong student returning from Japan was detained due to online comments critical of the Hong Kong government, suggesting independence. Her passport was temporarily confiscated, preventing her from continuing her post-secondary education.
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| July 2022 |
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The United Nations Human Rights Committee stated that the national security law was incompatible with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, demanding its complete repeal.
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| March 10 2022 |
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Benedict Rogers, CEO of Hong Kong Watch, was ordered by Hong Kong Police Force to take down the organisation's website, with potential fine and imprisonment for non-compliance.
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| 2021 |
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SOAS University of London warned students and faculty about potential arrest and prosecution if they brought lecture notes to Hong Kong or mainland China, highlighting the legal risks under the national security law.
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| 2021 | The NPCSC amended Annexes I and II of the Basic Law, removing the previous 'five steps' of political reform and directly exercising power to amend the annexes. |
| November 2021 |
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Tony Chung was sentenced to a total of three years and seven months in jail, with three years and four months for a national security secession charge.
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| October 2021 |
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Four UN human rights experts submitted a detailed analysis of the national security law, calling for a pause in its application and reconsideration of its use.
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| October 6 2021 |
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In her annual policy address, Carrie Lam stated that the national security law and electoral changes had brought Hong Kong 'back on the right track' and claimed business sector concerns had 'notably subsided'.
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| July 11 2021 |
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Carrie Lam claimed in a radio interview that the national security law was 'relatively mild by international standards' and emphasized the need for public education about the law.
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| June 10 2021 |
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UK's semiannual report stated that Beijing used the national security law to curtail free speech and stifle political opposition.
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| April 15 2021 |
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Security office head Zheng Yanxiong led citywide activities encouraging support for the national security law, thanking Hong Kong residents for their 'acceptance, welcoming and support'.
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| January 31 2021 |
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BN(O) visa applications officially opened for Hong Kong residents.
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| 2020 |
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Oxford University and other universities implemented protective measures in response to the national security law, including prohibiting class recordings, anonymizing work, and replacing small group tutorials with one-on-one faculty meetings.
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| 2020 |
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United States President Donald Trump terminated Hong Kong's special trade status and canceled Fulbright programs with China in response to the national security law.
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| 2020 | The national security law was added to Annex III and promulgated without being passed in the Legislative Council, marking a significant intervention in Hong Kong's legal autonomy. |
| December 8 2020 |
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China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying strongly condemned the US sanctions as interference in internal affairs.
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| December 7 2020 |
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United States sanctioned 14 vice chairs of the NPCSC by freezing US assets and barring travel to the United States.
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| November 9 2020 |
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Four additional Hong Kong officials were sanctioned by the US Department of State, including Edwina Lau Chi-wai and Li Jiangzhou.
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| November 7 2020 |
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Senior Vice-Premier Han Zheng commended Carrie Lam's administration for achieving 'notable results' in implementing the national security law during her visit to Beijing.
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| November 5 2020 |
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Hong Kong police opened a tip-off line for reporting national security-related information via email, SMS, and WeChat, allowing anonymous reporting.
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| October 29 2020 |
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Tony Chung was charged with several offences, including national security-related secession charge, and was refused bail.
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| October 27 2020 |
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Tony Chung was re-arrested and detained along with two other activists.
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| October 23 2020 |
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Ireland suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, citing concerns over the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL), which impacted diplomatic relations and legal cooperation between the two jurisdictions.
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| October 19 2020 |
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam gave an interview to Commercial Daily newspaper, praising the effects of the national security law and claiming it restored social stability.
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| October 14 2020 |
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US Department of State released a report sanctioning 10 individuals deemed to have undermined Hong Kong's autonomy, including Carrie Lam, Teresa Cheng, and other key officials.
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| August 2020 |
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US Congress passed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, imposing sanctions on Hong Kong officials including Chief Executive Carrie Lam, and canceling the extradition treaty.
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| August 2020 |
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Reuters conducted a post-implementation poll revealing that 60% of respondents opposed the national security law, while slightly over 31% supported it.
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| August 11 2020 |
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Finn Lau, an ex-chartered surveyor in the UK, was listed as wanted by Hong Kong police under the national security law.
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| August 10 2020 |
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Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai was arrested under the 'collusion with foreign powers' charge. Over 200 police forces raided the Next Media headquarters. Activists Agnes Chow, Andy Li, and Wilson Li were also arrested on various national security charges.
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| July 31 2020 |
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Hong Kong police issued international arrest warrants for six activists outside Hong Kong, including Nathan Law, Simon Cheng, Ray Wong, Wayne Chan, Honcques Laus, and Samuel Chu.
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| July 29 2020 |
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Tony Chung and three other former members of 'Studentlocalism' were arrested on suspicion of inciting secession, becoming the first political figures arrested under the national security law.
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| July 20 2020 |
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The United Kingdom suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab states the revocation is to prevent potential misuse of the treaty.
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| July 9 2020 |
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Australia matched Canada's actions by retracting its extradition deal with Hong Kong and establishing a path to permanent residency for Hong Kongers.
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| July 6 2020 |
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The Hong Kong government published Implementation Rules for Article 43, enabling police to conduct warrantless searches, restrict suspects' movements, and intercept communications.
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| July 5 2020 |
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At least nine books about democracy were made unavailable in Hong Kong, being removed or reviewed for potentially violating the new national security law.
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| July 3 2020 |
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Canada announced significant diplomatic measures against Hong Kong, including stopping extraditions, halting certain exports, and considering new immigration measures.
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| July 3 2020 |
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Zheng Yanxiong, known for strong nationalist views, was appointed head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the CPG in the HKSAR.
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| July 2 2020 |
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The US House of Representatives passed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, a bill to sanction US banks dealing with China in response to the national security law.
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| July 2 2020 |
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The Hong Kong Research Association conducted a telephone survey of 1,097 adult citizens between July 2-5, finding that 66% of respondents supported the National People's Congress Standing Committee's enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
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| July 1 2020 |
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Protesters took to the streets despite the official march being banned. Ten people were arrested for breaking the new national security law, with police taking DNA samples of suspects.
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| July 1 2020 |
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Boris Johnson announced full details of the BN(O) visa plan, allowing 5-year visas with work and study rights, and a path to citizenship.
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| June 2020 |
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The UK held a teleconference with Five Eyes alliance members (US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) to discuss the Hong Kong situation and potential immigration support for Hong Kongers.
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| June 2020 | The Office for Safeguarding National Security was established under the Hong Kong National Security Law. |
| June 30 2020 |
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The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the Hong Kong national security law, which came into force the same day. The law established four specific crimes: secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign organisations, and granted authorities extensive powers to surveil, detain, and search suspected individuals.
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| June 30 2020 |
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A United Nations Human Rights Council meeting occurred where a majority of countries expressed support for the law, with the British ambassador presenting a critical statement on behalf of 27 countries.
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| June 30 2020 |
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The national security law was passed, prompting prominent democracy activists Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, Agnes Chow, and Jeffrey Ngo to announce their departure from DemosistÅ. The organization was subsequently disbanded, and two other pro-independence groups also ceased operations in Hong Kong.
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| June 29 2020 |
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Beijing lawmakers were approving final drafts of the law, even though Carrie Lam had still not seen a draft.
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