Daniel Lee says a surge of new customers came to his Hong Kong Reader Bookstore after pro-democracy demonstrations erupted in the Chinese-ruled territory last summer, looking for books on political protest.
FILE PHOTO: Customers sit inside a yellow restaurant called ''Mainichi'', during ''golden week'' holiday by supporting local businesses with the pro-democracy views, in Hong Kong, China, May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
The new law, designed to prohibit what China calls secession, subversion and external interference in Hong Kong, is set to be passed by China’s top legislative body next week, on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of China taking back control of the former British colony. Asked about such concerns, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s office told Reuters in an email that the city’s residents will keep their rights and freedoms under the new law: “The vast majority of Hong Kong people who abide by the law and do not participate in acts or activities that undermine national security will not be affected.”
Other businesses have joined the circle by employing activists who have been convicted of protest-related offences, offering shelter to protesters during clashes, or by donating water and snacks for long rallies in the heat. Some businesses are listed as yellow on activist sites for having protest paraphernalia on their walls or for their social media activity.
“We may need to stop selling these products, but we don’t want to give up immediately,” said Ng, who estimates he makes 90% of sales to pro-democracy protesters. “If someone gets arrested – or I am the first one to be arrested – I will give it up.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Senate passes new sanctions to punish China over Hong KongThe Senate has passed a pair of bills by unanimous consent that would punish China for moves it's making that lawmakers fear will crush democratic freedoms in Hong Kong. The measures still need to be passed in the House before going to Pres. Trump's desk.
Read more »
U.S. Senate backs bill to punish China over Hong KongThe U.S. Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on individuals or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy, pushing back against Beijing's new security law for the city.
Read more »
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill on China Over Hong Kong LawThe Senate passed by unanimous consent a bipartisan bill that would put sanctions on Chinese officials, businesses and banks that erode the autonomy of Hong Kong.
Read more »
Senate backs bill to punish China over Hong KongThe U.S. Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on people or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy, pushing back against Beijing's new security law for the city.
Read more »
Victoria’s Secret Closes Hong Kong FlagshipVictoria’s Secret has closed its Hong Kong flagship less than two years after its opening.
Read more »
Taiwan to ease travel curbs for Hong Kong people for 'humanitarian' reasonsTaiwan will ease its coronavirus border restrictions to allow in people from Hong Kong for humanitarian reasons, the government said on Wednesday, ahead of Taiwan's opening of an office to help people wanting to flee the Chinese-ruled city.
Read more »