đź“… 9 June 2019
Large demonstrations opposed proposed extradition legislation and developed into a prolonged political crisis. The events challenged Beijing’s governance model under “one country, two systems” and...
đź“… 28 May 2020
The National People’s Congress adopted a decision authorizing a national-security legal framework for Hong Kong. Beijing and Hong Kong officials described it as necessary to safeguard security and the...
đź“… 30 June 2020
The National People’s Congress Standing Committee passed a national-security law for Hong Kong, which was gazetted and took effect the same day. The law created offenses and enforcement mechanisms...
đź“… 11 March 2021
The National People’s Congress adopted a decision to revise Hong Kong’s electoral system and authorize changes to the Basic Law annexes. Officials described the reform as ensuring “patriots...
