Chris Patten

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Clashes in Hong Kong 's legislature on Monday showed the continuing political unrest

China, the introduction of a new security law in Hong Kong suggests that the prohibition of sedition, secession and subversion.

The Move is likely to provoke strong opposition internationally in Hong Kong , was rocked Last Year by months of pro-democracy protests.

China's National People's Congress, its legislators to delay the discussion is, when it opens on Friday.

the Chinese Media , said the movement to defend the National Security , but opponents said it could be the "end of Hong Kong ".

the protesters in Hong Kong have repeatedly protested against what they see as a gradual erosion of The Territory 's autonomy from The Communist leadership of the government in Beijing.

The Bbc 's Robin Brant, in Shanghai, says that the, what is the latest proposal, so fire power is that the government in Beijing could impose bypass Hong Kong 's elected officials and just The Changes .

The Last British Governor of Hong Kong , Chris Patten , called The Move a "comprehensive attack on The City of the autonomy".

President Donald Trump said the United States would strongly react if China followed through with its proposals.

The Hong Kong dollar fell sharply on Thursday in anticipation of The Announcement .

What is the NPC doing?

The Problem was introduced on the NPC agenda, under the title of the building and the improvement of the Legal System and the mechanism of enforcement of Hong Kong .

Hong Kong 's mini-Constitution, the basic law, The Territory offers certain freedoms that do not bring you to The Mainland , requires its government to be, in safety law. He had tried to adopt, the so-called "sedition went right" in 2003, but More Than 500,000 people on the street and it was deleted.

A spokesman for the NPC said on Thursday that China was planning to improve the "One Country , two systems" policy, Hong Kong has been observed.

Zhang Yesui said: "National Security is the Foundation, the basis of the stability of the country. The protection of National Security serves the fundamental interests of all Chinese, our Hong Kong compatriots included. "

Hong Kong is heading for the elections to its own legislature in September, and if Last Year 's success for the pro-democratic parties repeated in the district, the elections, the government could invoices be locked.

A mainland source, The South China Morning Post said that Beijing had decided Hong Kong would be able to go to act for his own safety, law and the NPC would be.

China has to impose the option, in what the national laws that must be adhered to and covers in Hong Kong .

The opening of the NPC had been delayed because of the Corona Virus outbreak.

What could in the new law?

The NPC spokesman would only say that more details will come on Friday.

sources say The Law is the target of terrorist activities in Hong Kong and to prohibit acts of sedition, subversion and secession, as well as interference in Hong Kong Affairs.

Pro-democracy-fear of the activists, it is used to catch the protests, despite the freedoms enshrined in the basic law.

Similar laws in China to silence opposition to The Communist party.

What is the first reaction, and will there be protests?

There have already been calls in Hong Kong during demonstrations.

the democratic members Dennis Kwok told Reuters: "If this movement takes place, the" One Country , two systems " will be officially deleted. This is The End of Hong Kong . "

He has also come from Civic Party legislator Tanya Chan , Who Said : "A country, a system really, to Hong Kong . "You said This Was the "saddest day in Hong Kong history".

a Student activist and politician Joshua Wong tweeted that The Move was an attempt of Beijing to the "silence of Hong Kongers, which is a" critical voices with violence and fear".

The pro-Beijing DAB party, said that it "fully supports" the proposals, which were made "in response to Hong Kong the rapid deterioration of the political situation in The Last few years".

Pro-Beijing members Christopher Cheung added: "the legislation is necessary, and the sooner, the better. "

An editorial in the state newspaper China Daily said The Law meant that "those who challenge the National Security will necessarily be Held Accountable for their behavior".

Political turmoil had cooled down, while the Corona-Virus outbreak resurrection was but his back appears to be on a Monday, as in the case of a dispute with a Chinese national anthem law, which criminalize the respect it disrespect.

A group of 15 prominent pro-democracy activists in a court of law charged with the organization and participating in illegal assemblies in the context of Last Year 's protests appeared on Monday. Five also with the more serious charge of incitement.

millions took to The Streets for seven months Last Year in the rally began peacefully, but later it was exciting to violent clashes.

These protests were initially about a controversial bill allows for deliveries to The Mainland . It was later dropped.

China's move comes as the US is considering whether to expand, Hong Kong is the preferred trading and investment privileges. It must decide by The End of the month. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Wednesday expressed concern about Hong Kong 's autonomy.

What is Hong Kong is the legal situation?

Hong Kong was ruled by Britain as A Colony for More Than 150 years up to 1997.

the basic law, Which runs in 2047, is Hong Kong "a high degree of autonomy, except in foreign and defence Affairs".

As a result, Hong Kong 's own legal system, borders, and Rights - including the freedom of Assembly and freedom of expression - Are protected.

For example, it is one of The Few places in the Chinese territory, where the victims of the attack in 1989 on the Tiananmen Square by.

But Beijing has The Ability to veto changes to the political system and has, for example, opted for a direct election of The Chief Executive .

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Source of news: bbc.com