The Stunning Scope of Hong Kong's New "National Security Law"
Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1373 , Segment 1
Hong Kong, Tasting History, Climate & Politics
Episode: Hong Kong, Tasting History, Climate & Politics
- Jul 6, 2020 8:00 pm
- 20:33 mins
Guest: Alvin Y.H. Cheung, Non-Resident Affiliate, US-Asia Law Institute, New York University Democracy in Hong Kong has been dealt a blow in the last week. China implemented a sweeping national security law that threatens life in prison for people who protest against or criticize the government. Popular protest chants such as “liberate Hong Kong” could now land a person in jail.