Hong Kong’s leader says national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights.
A pro-democracy movement that paralyzed Hong Kong for months last year has shown signs of reviving in recent weeks as the coronavirus threat eases.— as often seen at soccer games — along with a boost to pro-China patriotic-themed education in schools.
Abroad, however, that policy has further bolstered concerns about China’s intentions to dominate markets and assert its influence in the Asia-Pacific region. That may ultimately add to Xi’s difficulties in reviving economic growth and jobs at a time when global markets are partly shut because of the coronavirus and skepticism toward China runs high.Get all the day's most vital news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning.
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