Tag Archives: national security

Woman, 48, arrested in Western district for continuously posting messages with ‘seditious intention’ on different social media platforms, police say. Source link

Chinese embassy says it is ‘puzzled’ following reports that Germany is reviewing telecoms components for national security risks, while Berlin denies targeting specific manufacturers. Source link

If the legislation becomes law, the Commerce Department would have the power to ‘review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries’. Source link

Various legislation in the US and Canada targeting foreign buyers – particularly those from China – will neither strengthen national security nor curb speculation. Instead, they risk driving away crucial business and investment while fuelling anti-Asian racism. Source link

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says some visitors may be fostering hatred against authorities, notes guests meeting multiple prisoners they do not know personally. Source link

Officials are concerned the 11 surveillance cameras manufactured by Hikvision could be used for spying. It follows a UK ban on Chinese security cameras from sensitive buildings. Source link

Interviews with ex-opposition lawmakers and publications of their opinions were ‘clearly’ in public interest, says former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen in sedition trial. Source link

In the ‘struggle’ to safeguard national security, self-criticism is implicit. Yet Hong Kong politicians on both sides often fail to reflect on their actions. We need leaders who can, through studying history, assess the mood accurately and discern where Hong Kong’s evolution within China can lead. Source link

Inter-agency body says it will not block the company’s US$700 million corn milling plant, which some residents oppose because of proximity to air force base and espionage fears. Source link

High Court has scheduled sessions for December 14 and 19 for high-profile case involving founder of now-closed Apple Daily newspaper. Source link