“Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law” promulgated and immediately enforced last night The maximum sentence is life imprisonment: July 1, 4:40
With the enactment of China's "Hong Kong National Security Act," which enforces anti-governmental moves in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government enforced it on the night of June 30, 23 years after its return to China. .. The maximum sentence of criminal acts that endanger the security of the state such as the division of the country and the subversion of the government is imprisonment for life.
The "Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law", which was held in Beijing yesterday and oversees anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, was unanimously passed and passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Congress of China.
The Government of Hong Kong announced that the law was promulgated immediately at 11:00 pm on June 30, local time, before July 1, the 23rd anniversary of its return to China.
At the same time as the enforcement of the law, the article released by China's state-owned Xinhua News Agency states that as a criminal act that harms the security of the state, it divides the country, overthrows the administration, terrorist activity, and collaborates with foreign forces to secure It defines four types of acts that cause harm to the.
The maximum sentence is life imprisonment, and the Hong Kong government imposes life imprisonment when applying the law.
In addition, the Chinese government established a new security agency called “National Security Service Office” in Hong Kong and enforced jurisdiction over complicated cases involving the intervention of foreign powers, such as the enforcement of law enforcement, and conducted an investigation under the law of mainland China. And prosecution and trial will take place.
The enforcement of this law will effectively contain political activities and speech activities in Hong Kong that are critical of the Communist Party and the government.
Hong Kong has been recognized for its high degree of autonomy under the “unilateral, dual system” since it was returned to China, but there is growing concern that the law will completely disguise this system.
American White House "Immediate withdrawal"
About the enactment of the "Hong Kong National Security Act", the White House NSC = National Security Council issued a statement on the 30th, saying, "China treats Hong Kong as "one country, one system" You have to do the same."
In addition, he said, "The United States will continue to take strong measures against those who have suppressed the freedom and autonomy of Hong Kong. It calls on China to immediately withdraw it."
Regarding the Hong Kong National Security Act, the United States has announced that it will suspend visa issuance to Chinese officials and suspend some of the preferential treatment granted to Hong Kong on the 29th of the previous day. It seems to be considering.
EU Michelle “Harmful Impact”
Regarding the enactment of the "Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law," EU-Michelin President Michelle said in a press conference on the 30th, "This law spoils Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy and has a harmful effect on judicial independence and rule of law. I bring regret,” and expressed regret.
"The freedom of Hong Kong people must be fully protected. The law will have a negative effect on the credibility of Hong Kong's business and on China's reputation," said Von De Allien. Strongly accused China.