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Hong Kong, Jun 4 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong pan-democrat lawmakers on Thursday threw a foul-smelling object during the third reading of China's controversial National Anthem bill at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, causing the meeting to be suspended.Under the bill, anyone convicted of misusing or insulting the 'March of the Volunteers', the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, could face a fine of up to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars (6,449 US dollars) and three years in jail. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).FOOTAGE SHOWS FIREFIGHTERS AND AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING THE FOUL-SMELLING OBJECT THROWN BY PAN-DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS AT THE HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. IMAGES from inside chamber before start of anthem law debate.
Hong Kong, Apr 14 (EFE/EPA).- Lawmakers in Hong Kong on Wednesday began reviewing the Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021, a series of amendments to local laws in line with the sweeping electoral reforms initiated by Beijing in March to ensure only ‘patriots’ can rule the city. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: PEDESTRIANS WALK PAST A GOVERNMENT BANNER PROMOTING AN OVERHAUL OF THE ELECTORAL SYSTEN IN HONG KONG AND LAWMAKERS REVIEW THE IMPROVING ELECTORAL SYSTEM (CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENTS) BILL 2021 DURING A SESSION AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Seoul, Jun 1 (EFE/EPA).- South Korean activists on Monday held a protest in Seoul to show support for Hong Kong demonstrators protesting against the National Security bill introduced by BeijingThe controversial new security law, passed by lawmakers at China’s annual congress last week, would also take aim at any “foreign interference” in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong government supports the initiative and Beijing has warned that any US action would be met with reprisals.SHOTLIST: A PROTEST BY SOUTH KOREANS IN SEOUL TO SUPPORT THE PROTEST IN HONG KONG AGAINST CHINA'S NATIONAL SECURITY BILL.
Beijing, May 28 (EFE/EPA).- China's National People's Congress on Thursday almost unanimously approved the controversial Hong Kong national security bill, which has led to a fresh wave of protests in the semi-autonomous city.The bill was passed during the closing session of the annual gathering of the NPC, and will now be handed over to a legal committee of the national legislature which will be tasked with preparing a final draft, to be ratified by the standing committee of the NPC.The draft decision was passed with 2,878 to 1 votes in favor and six abstentions. (Camera: ROMAN PILIPEY).SHOT LIST: THE CLOSING SESSION OF THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE NPC IN BEIJING, CHINA.
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