The Chinese government has unveiled plans for a new security law in Hong Kong that would ban sedition, secession and treason.
The law was unveiled during the opening day of China's legislature….which had been delayed for several weeks by Covid-19.
The move is sure to spark public anger in Hong Kong, and international opposition.
From Beijing, Patrick Fok.
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Reporter Patrick Fok in Beijing says the announcement is already sparking demonstrations in Hong Kong.
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