Hong Kong faces flak over national security legislation

Article Abstract:

Critics have stated the need for new national security legislation for Hong Kong, a constitutional requirement on practical grounds since the existing legislation is a threat to civil liberties and is found to affect ChinaEs influence on the former colonyEs domestic affairs. Thus, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is attempting to propose new norms by reviewing its proposals in the light of taking public concerns into account.

Hong Kong, National security

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Beijing's internet censorship

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China, having the second largest number of internet users in the world, is making efforts toward filtering internet content and monitoring internet users. Although some of this effort is directed toward filtering out pornography and commercial spam, much is aimed at controlling dissident political views and as the country's internet user population grows, more information is likely to slip through the net.

On-Line Information Services, Sales & consumption, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Online services, Internet services, Cable television/data services, User statistics

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Europe considers ending Chinese arms embargo

Article Abstract:

Both Beijing and European defense companies are hoping that the European Union (EU) will lift the ban on the sale of the arms, which was imposed following the Tiananmen Square incident in 1989, as China is forging closer links with the EU. Various issues involving the lifting of embargo are discussed.

Europe, European Union, Powers and duties, Arms transfers

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