China parliament advances Hong Kong security law as tensions with U.S. rise
China's parliament has backed security legislation for Hong Kong which would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority in the territory.

China's parliament has backed security legislation for Hong Kong which would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority in the territory.
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday that she and Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) have decided the government will launch a program to provide assistance to Hong Kong people arriving in Taiwan.
White House spokeswoman says US president finds it 'hard to see' how Hong Kong can remain a financial hub amid conflict.
Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters rallying against China's plans to impose a new security law on the territory.
Investors fear move will further heighten tensions between Beijing and Washington
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Proposed legislation would effectively end one country, two systems status, say critics.
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