Pro-Beijing lawmaker says talk of independence will lead to Article 23 security law

Advocating for Hong Kong’s independence will lead to the legislation of Article 23, the 2003 security law which prohibits secession and sedition against China, New People’s Party (NPP) deputy chair Michael Tien Puk-sun claimed on Sunday. Tien said that fighting for independence is akin to “throwing out” the Sino-British Joint Declaration, RTHK reported. The 1984 agreement gave … Continue reading Pro-Beijing lawmaker says talk of independence will lead to Article 23 security law