Political turmoil looms over Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip

More legislation is likely as China continues hard-line approach on territory, say experts

Chinese tourists taking photos at Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong last year. A controversial national security law is expected this year that analysts say will herald more political turbulence for the territory. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Chinese tourists taking photos at Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong last year. A controversial national security law is expected this year that analysts say will herald more political turbulence for the territory. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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The winds of change loom over Hong Kong as Beijing accelerates tightening its grip on the city, particularly with a controversial national security law expected this year that analysts say will herald more political turbulence for the territory.

Some of them believe more legislation is likely as Beijing, under the command of Chinese President Xi Jinping, continues with its hard-line approach on Hong Kong.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 21, 2020, with the headline Political turmoil looms over Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip. Subscribe