A mass demonstration has been staged in Hong Kong over proposed
anti-subversion laws for the region.
China Correspondent John Taylor reports tens of thousands of people
yesterday marched through the former British colony.
“The demonstrators called for the Hong Kong administration to drop plans to
enact “Article 23″ into the regions basic law.”
“The provision concerns laws regarding treason, succession, subversion, and
sedition against China’s Communist Party, and the theft of state secrets.”
“As many as 100 civil and religious groups joined in the march, including
leaders of the Roman Catholic diocese and the Falun Gong movement which is
an illegal <...> on mainland China.”
“The groups believe the laws if enacted would curb religious and personal
freedoms in Hong Kong.”
http://abc.net.au/ra/newstories/RANewsStories_747663.htm
Posting date: 17/Dec/2002
Original article date: 16/Dec/2002
Category: Media Reports
