Major Foreign Media: "China's Rubber-Stamp Parliament Approves Law Destroying Hong Kong Autonomy"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] "China's 'rubber-stamp parliament' has approved a bill granting the National Security Law, which is criticized for destroying Hong Kong's autonomy." (AFP)

On the afternoon of the 28th, China's National People's Congress (NPC) passed the draft of the 'Hong Kong National Security Law,' prompting major foreign media to report it as breaking news simultaneously.

Major foreign media, including AFP, described the NPC as a 'rubber-stamp' or 'rubber-stamp parliament,' highlighting that the Hong Kong Security Law was passed by an overwhelming margin. The NPC voting results showed 2,878 votes in favor versus 1 vote against, demonstrating a decisive majority.

They also noted that the NPC's decision was made despite ignoring strong warnings of a tough response from U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing concerns about the impact of the bill's passage on Hong Kong's future.

AP reported, "The Hong Kong Security Law, which has strained relations between China, the U.S., and the U.K., has been passed."

Foreign media also paid attention to the potential effects of the passage of the Hong Kong Security Law.

British BBC analyzed that there are concerns the unique status of Hong Kong, which has connected China and the West under a Western-style system and international privileges, may come to an end. Regarding U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's earlier mention of revoking China's special status, they reported, "The U.S. declaration could significantly affect Hong Kong's status as a trade hub and anger the Chinese government."