Radio Taiwan International
Date: 26 May, 2020
By: Natalie Tso

China has proposed a national security act for Hong Kong that would prevent and punish acts of sedition, secession, terrorism and foreign interference. The proposal came last Thursday during the National People’s Congress in Beijing. Analysts say that the act would lead to an erosion of Hong Kong’s freedom, and could prompt countries like Taiwan to cancel the special status that they afford Hong Kong. 

People in Hong Kong protested last weekend against Beijing’s national security act which criminalizes acts of sedition, secession and treason. They believe it will take away their freedoms.

On Sunday, President Tsai Ing-wen wrote on Facebook that all partners of democracy stand with the people of Hong Kong.    [FULL  STORY]