Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands protest against China's new security law

Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas in a popular shopping district as scores of protesters took to streets on May 24 to protest against China’s Security Move law. proposed bill, submitted earlier this week is aimed at forbidding secessionist and subversive activity, as well as foreign interference and terrorism. It comes after months of pro-democracy demonstrations last year that at times descended into violence between police and protesters.

'Stand with Hong Kong'

According to reports, hundreds of demonstrators, all cl in black outfits, gared at Causeway Bay, a popular shopping district. Protesting against proposed legislation, y reportedly chanted  slogans including "Stand with Hong Kong," “Liberate Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times.” Following which, police intervened and arrested Tam Tak-chi, a prominent activist accusing him of “unauthorized assembly”

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In his defence, Tak chi reportedly said that he was giving a "Health Talk" and was exempted from prohibition. However, police detained him and fired tear gas on or protesters. Hong Kong’s COVID-19 social distancing measures prohibit garing of more than eight people at a time. 

According to reports, new plan has been introduced owing to months of violent protests in Hong Kong which left semi-automous region in turmoil. Wang Chen, Vice Chairman of China's NPC, h said during session that recent protests and violence in territory challenged bottom line of ‘One Country, Two Systems' principle and threatened national sovereignty, security and development interests.

Meanwhile, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said that China’s proposed national security legislation would a “death knell” to Beijing promise of higher automy for Hong Kong. Calling move “unilateral and arbitrary”, Pompeo condemned decision to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong. top US diplomat said that China bypassed Hong Kong’s well-established legislative processes and igre will of people.

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(Im credits: AP)