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'The end of Hong Kong'? China's new plan for the region has Trump fuming

China's action could spark fresh protests in Hong Kong, which enjoys many freedoms not allowed on the mainland

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A previous attempt to introduce Hong Kong national security legislation, known as Article 23, in 2003 was met with mass peaceful protests and shelved | Photo: Reuters

Agencies Hong Kong
China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year’s pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official said on Thursday, drawing a warning from President Donald Trump that Washington would react “very strongly” against the attempt to gain more control over the former British colony.

The US State Department also warned China, saying a high-degree of autonomy and respect for human rights were key to preserving the territory’s special status in US law, which has helped it maintain its position as a world financial centre, the Reuters reported.

China’s action could spark fresh protests in Hong Kong,

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