Like others supporting the legislation, she did not explain how the freedoms that Hong Kong enjoys will be upheld. More protestsThousands poured onto the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a mass protest against the laws. As many Hong Kong people fret about national security laws, demand for virtual private networks surged six-fold last Thursday, the day the plans were unveiled. Garrison supportThe commander of China's military Hong Kong garrison said in a rare interview that the garrison firmly supported the new legislation. Opinion polls show only a minority of Hong Kong people support independence, which is anathema to Beijing.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 26, 2020 05:26 UTC