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 by Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) July 11, 2020
The United States on Saturday warned citizens of "heightened risk of arbitrary detention" in China as tensions between Beijing and Washington soared over issues including Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. US citizens in China "may be subjected to prolonged interrogations and extended detention for reasons related to 'state security'", the State Department warned in a security alert. The State Department said Chinese authorities may also impose exit bans as part of "arbitrary enforcement of local laws for purposes other than maintaining law and order". Beijing and Washington have traded barbs and sanctions on a slew of issues in recent months, including the coronavirus pandemic and Chinese policies in the far west regions of Tibet and Xinjiang, with Chinese authorities threatening retaliation this week for US sanctions on Chinese officials. A controversial security law pushed on Hong Kong by China's central government in June has also caused international concern over the wording of the legislation, which bans subversive acts and speech against the Chinese government made anywhere in the world. Australia and Canada have also issued travel warnings over fears of arbitrary detention by Beijing. Last year China arrested Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun, who was indicted earlier this year for espionage. China has also arrested two Canadians after Canada detained a high-profile executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in late 2018.
Hong Kong leader says will 'vigorously implement' security law Hong Kong (AFP) July 7, 2020 Hong Kong's leader Tuesday defended Beijing's new security law for the financial hub, saying it would restore stability and confidence as she vowed to "vigorously implement" the controversial legislation. Speaking at a press conference a week after China imposed the law on the semi-autonomous city, Chief Executive Carrie Lam combined warnings with assurances to Hong Kong's 7.5 million residents. "The Hong Kong government will vigorously implement this law," she said. "And I forewarn those radica ... read more
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