China says new Hong Kong security law a 'sword' over heads of troublemakers

Authorities in Bejing said on June 30 that new Hong Kong security law will be like a 'sword' over heads of those who compromise on national security. statement came as Chinese President Xi Jinping signed law into effect on Tuesday making controversial law part of Hong Kong's constitution. main Chinese body that looks into Hong Kong's internal affairs said that law will affect only a small number of people who will endanger national security in automous city, adding that majority of people will be unaffected. 

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China will have unprecedented powers in Hong Kong's internal affairs from w as controversial national security law has been enforced, according to Xinhua News ncy. As per details of new security law released by Xinhua News ncy, Hong Kong will establish a local national security council with city executive Carrie Lam as its head and an adviser from mainland. New local police and prosecution units will be set-up to make sure law is implemented. Beijing-backed Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam will also have power to appoint judges to hear cases related to new security law. 

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Protests

Residents of Hong Kong took to streets to protest against new controversial national security law, that was approved by National People's Congress in May and signed by President Xi Jinping into effect on June 30. bill has garnered widespread condemnation from governments and business people across world who argue that law will furr suffocate remaining freedoms and automy enjoyed by former British colony. Massive protests in Hong Kong began last year after a China-backed extradition bill was put forward by city's executive. bill was later withdrawn but protests continued demanding an investigation into police brutality among or things. 

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