National security law, fleeing activists and a leader with no bank account: roller-coaster year of politics for Hong Kong
- The Post looks at 10 events that have redefined Hong Kong’s political landscape in a roller-coaster year
- Incidents that grabbed headlines include the imposition of the national security law, followed by arrests of opposition figures and activists
The social turmoil of 2019 sowed the seeds for another tumultuous year for Hong Kong, even as it battled the Covid-19 pandemic. Following Beijing’s imposition of the national security law, there were multiple arrests of opposition figures, as well as disqualifications of lawmakers from the bloc.
As polls were postponed amid the pandemic and four opposition lawmakers were unseated, their peers resigned in protest, leaving a legislature devoid of pan-democrats.
Prominent activists also fled the city, fearing they would be the next targets under the security law.
The Post looks at 10 events that have redefined Hong Kong’s political landscape in a roller-coaster year.
1. National security law lands
The broad legislation, decreed by Beijing, came into force in Hong Kong on June 30, a day before the 23rd anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. The law has been a game-changer for the city in 2020.
2. US sanctions Hong Kong officials
