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China's National security law enforced: Hong Kong rounds up 53 pro-democracy activists Posted on About 1,000 police took part in morning raids on 72 premises across the city. Those held helped run an unofficial "primary" to pick opposition candidates ahead of postponed 2020 elections. They are accused of trying to "overthrow" the government. Activists say the new law aims to quash dissent. China's government imposed the legislation on the semi-autonomous territory in June, saying it was necessary to curb months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests. Beijing defended Wednesday's arr...

Hong Kong Police Arrest 53 Pro-Democrats on Subversion Charges The charges stem from a plan to win a majority in Hong Kong’s legislature and use that power to veto the government’s budget. January 06, 2021 Pro-democratic party members shout slogans in response to the mass arrests during a press conference in Hong Kong Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: AP Photo/Vincent Yu Advertisement In an early morning crackdown that sent shockwaves throughout the city, some 1,000 police officers in Hong Kong on January 6 arrested at least 53 residents, including pro-democracy ...